ASK Consulting · 4 days ago
Cash Application Manager
ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. They are seeking a skilled Cash Application Manager to lead the global Cash Application team, ensuring efficient cash management and operational excellence while transforming manual processes into automated solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a global cash application team responsible for customer payment processing (ACH, wire, check, lockbox, misc. and non-AR payments)
Oversee daily cash posting, payment reconciliation, and bank interface monitoring
Ensure customer receipts are applied accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy
Manage unapplied and unidentified cash, ensuring prompt resolution
Partner cross-functionally with Revenue, Treasury, Collections, Accounting, IT, and Finance Systems to ensure accurate AR balances and smooth cash flow
Support monthly and quarterly cash forecasting
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, audit, and accounting standards
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor cash application performance
Identify and implement automation opportunities, including OCR, AI matching, RPA, and ERP enhancements
Support ERP upgrades, bank integrations, system migrations, and process documentation
Manage month-end close activities related to cash application and reconciliations
Serve as escalation point for complex payment and reconciliation issues
Prepare journal entries, intercompany adjustments, and support ad hoc projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
5+ years of Accounts Receivable or Cash Application experience, including at least 1 year in a management or supervisory role
Strong understanding of cash management, payment processing, and reconciliation
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), bank portals, lockbox operations, and bank file integrations
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical problem-solving abilities
Experience in high-volume, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision; flexibility for extended hours during close periods
Preferred
Experience in a technology or SaaS subscription-based company
Familiarity with automation, RPA, or machine learning tools
Knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance
Experience with shared services or global finance teams
Experience with Tableau, Snowflake, or Celigo