Accounts Payable Manager

Job Duties And Responsibilities

This position addresses operational bottlenecks, compliance risks, and processing inefficiencies within the accounts payable division at Hughes Network Systems. The role leads the end-to-end payment workflow, vendor relations, and SAP financial record-keeping to ensure exact financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Key priorities include modernizing AP workflows, integrating intelligent automation, and maintaining rigorous internal controls to optimize working capital. Success requires resolving complex vendor discrepancies, coaching team members, and streamlining month-end close procedures across cross-functional teams.

Skills, Experience And Requirements

• Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring): Critical experience leading and scaling high-volume accounts payable operations within corporate enterprise environments
  Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP financial modules, payment routing architectures, and general ledger reconciliation
  AI Application skills to evaluate, implement, and leverage intelligent automation tools for invoice processing and data extraction
  Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, vendor negotiation, and root-cause problem solving
  Ability to analyze financial metrics, audit key performance indicators, and implement robust internal controls
  Decision-making expertise grounded in corporate governance, financial regulations, and compliance standards

• Additional Qualifications: Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or equivalent accounting credential
  Track record of executing financial software upgrades or process automation initiatives

• Minimum Requirements: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  Minimum Experience: 8+ years of experience in an accounts payable function
  Required Technical Skills: Must Have At Least 3 Years Of Experience With Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP
  Direct supervisory management over accounts payable personnel
  General ledger reconciliations, vendor accruals, and month-end close procedures

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.