Manager of Accounting Operations

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a

Manager of Accounting Operations!

This is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN. 

As the Manager of Accounting Operations, you will lead critical financial operations that keep the business running smoothly and efficiently. You will develop teams across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, and Credit & Collections while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance performance, and drive continuous improvement. Your leadership will play a key role in optimizing cash flow, improving operational effectiveness, and supporting company success.

What You Will Do:

Lead Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments while delivering an exceptional internal and supplier experience.

Drive Accounts Receivable performance by optimizing collections, resolving escalations, and improving cash flow.

Oversee invoicing operations to ensure accurate billing, timely customer communication, and seamless revenue processes.

Lead Credit & Collections strategies that balance customer growth with effective risk management and strong financial results.

Develop, coach, and inspire a high-performing Accounting Operations team across AP, AR, Invoicing, and Credit & Collections.

Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, and business leaders to solve challenges and improve operational performance.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes, enhance controls, and increase efficiency.

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and support audit readiness across accounting operations.

Support month-end close activities and provide reporting that drives informed business decisions.

Lead projects that modernize systems, strengthen processes, and elevate the customer and employee experience.

What It Takes:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent education and experience

5+ years of finance leadership experience, preferably managing employees directly

4+ years of accounting experience

Must be able to work and communicate well within all levels of the organization

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and flexibility to change is essential

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, and employees in a professional, personable, and effective manner

Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion

Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude

Independent worker and analytical thinking with an ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problem

What Makes You Stand Out:

ERP systems background with a Microsoft Dynamics implementation preferred

Finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

What's In It For You:

We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.