Cavender's · 8 hours ago
Senior Manager of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Tyler, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expCavender's is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable to provide strategic and operational leadership over their AP and AR functions. This role involves overseeing vendor payments, customer billing, and ensuring compliance with GAAP while driving process improvements and financial accuracy across the organization.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
Serve as a strategic accounting leader and trusted partner to internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Sales, and IT
Provide overall leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing of transactions
Lead, develop, and support AP and AR managers and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, contra payables, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities
Oversee the full AR lifecycle, including billing, cash application, collections, customer allowances, rebates, dispute resolution, and aging management
Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs and operational metrics for both AP and AR to drive performance, visibility, and informed decision-making
Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to AP and AR, including reconciliations and journal entries
Partner with the Director of Accounting & Controls to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve scalability
Collaborate with IT and Finance on ERP functionality, system upgrades, and workflow optimization related to payables and receivables
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis by providing accurate AP and AR insights and reporting
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely delivery of documentation
Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation related to AP and AR operations
Support Finance leadership with special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, or ad hoc reporting initiatives
Lead the evaluation, redesign, and rebuild of AP and AR processes, controls, and workflows to address gaps, improve efficiency, and support scalable growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
3+ years of people management experience, including managing managers or senior-level staff
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial close processes
Demonstrated experience leading complex AP and AR operations in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Hybrid out of our Addison, Tx office
Preferred
CPA or other relevant professional certification
Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP systems
Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-entity environments
Experience supporting Real Estate–related accounting activities
Proven experience driving process automation and system improvements
Company
Cavender's
Cavender's is cowboy boots and western wear outfitter supplier.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Thompson
CFO
Larry Waterman
Executive Vice President & COO
Recent News
2025-08-26
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