Accounts Payable Manager

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ AP professionals, fostering engagement, recognition, and long-term employee retention.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Champion a customer-focused AP function by ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing of invoices and payments.
• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and automation.
• Partner with Shared Services Center (SSC) leadership to identify, design, and implement process improvements that reduce manual work and expand automation capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with operations, purchasing, and upstream process owners to strengthen end-to-end workflow effectiveness.
• Work directly with buyers and cross-functional leaders to resolve escalated inquiries and reinforce strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve AP outcomes.
• Support broader finance transformation initiatives and participate in special projects as assigned.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or related analytical field
• 5-7 years in Accounts Payable or related financial operations
• Experience in Shared Services Operations, preferably in manufacturing or capital-intensive industries
• A minimum of 3-5 years of managing and developing employees
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice management, and payment cycles
• Hands-on experience with AP automation technologies, such as OCR, workflow tools, intelligent automation, or invoice processing platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• A mindset for process improvement and efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays