Accounting Manager - Transactional Services

Accounting Manager - Transactional ServicesFor more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.Position DescriptionThis leadership position oversees all accounting related to Accounts Payable and Credit & Collections for Performance Technologies' North American business.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, process oversight and improvement, credit risk analysis and accounting control compliance. Our transactional environment is housed in SAP and features multiple ancillary software applications. This role interacts with many internal and external customers, and requires effective communication across multiple levels of the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor transactional staff of roughly seven people (four of which are direct reports)Drive continuous improvement of A/R and A/P processes and toolsEnsure compliance with documented accounting controlsOversee new and existing customer credit limits and payment termsMinimize bad debt losses through effective credit limit and payment term managementCoordinate customer aging reviews and corrective action plansLead root cause analysis and remediation of any process deficiencies driving aged receivablesDrive resolution of customer payment discrepancies through collaboration with Sales, Warranty, MP&L and others as appropriateOversee the bad debt reserve and write-off processesMaintain A/R sub-ledger system in SAP, including testing and approval of software upgrades in cooperation with Information TechnologyCoordinate monthly closure of A/R and A/P modules in SAPEnsure proper ledger activity and month-end balances relating to A/R and A/PPrepare accurate and timely customer collection forecasts and analysisMonitor Accounts Payable transaction flows and troubleshoot constraintsOversee SAP invoicing process for intercompany sale transactionsMonitor and control vendor master data changesRequired Education & QualificationsBachelor's Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience. 7+ years of relevant experience in a transactional environment Management experience preferred SAP experience preferred Outstanding verbal and written communications skills Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills; high level of professionalism Disciplined self-starter with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Why Choose Modine?Health & Well-being: Day One Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage Employee Assistance Program After 90 days of continuous employment Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay) 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100% 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100% Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)Financial Benefits: 401k Retirement plan and company paid match Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Short Term Disability (company paid) Long Term DisabilityWork-Life Balance: Competitive time-off policies Tuition Reimbursement