AP Manager

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function, overseeing the Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Purchasing Card (P-Card) programs, and serving as the primary point of contact for banking and card administration matters. This role partners closely with employees and business leaders across all Huhtamaki facilities and functions to ensure efficient and effective support of business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, employee development, and succession planning

• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures to ensure service excellence and policy compliance

• Foster a collaborative focused culture that promotes continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and check requests

• Ensure vendor payments are executed in accordance with approved payment terms and company policies

• Monitor AP aging, payment cycles, and exception management to maintain strong vendor relationships and prevent service disruptions

• Review and improve AP workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory obligations

• Manage annual 1099 reporting and related compliance activities

• Oversee account reconciliations and periodic reviews to support month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain accurate records and documentation within Basware, Oracle Fusion, and related systems

• Act as a key stakeholder for Accounts Payable system enhancements, upgrades, and implementation initiatives

• Identify automation opportunities and process improvements that drive scalability and efficiency

• Develop and monitor KPIs and service-level metrics to evaluate team performance and process effectiveness

• Support ongoing optimization of Oracle Fusion, Basware, and other shared services technologies

• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, banking partners, and internal stakeholders

• Resolve escalated vendor payment issues and support effective dispute resolution

• Partner with business leaders across the organization to ensure effective support for operational needs

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Accounts Payable teams

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, vendor payment administration, and internal controls

• Experience managing annual 1099 reporting requirements

• Ability to establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs and implement process improvements

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Prioritize proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and leverage new technologies, including Oracle Fusion

• Preferred qualifications: CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification; 12+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or shared services experience; 5–8 years of leadership or management experience; Experience managing vendor payment operations within a high-volume environment; Experience with Oracle Fusion, Basware, or other enterprise AP automation platforms; Experience leading ERP implementations, system enhancements, or business process transformation projects