AP Manager

About the role

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll have a direct impact on process improvement, automation initiatives, and the continued evolution of a critical finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution and oversight of AP and payment processes in accordance with internal policies and controls
• Act as a point of escalation for the AP team and ensure professional, accurate and timely remediation of issues
• Proactively communicate with external customers as well as cross-functional internal stakeholders within the organization
• Maintain and analyze cash and AP ledger accounts by reconciling processed work, verifying entries, and comparing system reports to balances.
• Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries
• Responsible for sales and use tax including support of audits
• Assist with business cash forecasting
• Drive efficiency improvement projects
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounts payable team
• Engage with peer finance leadership across the group
• Special projects as directed by the Global Financial Controller and CFO

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing AP or shared services teams
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls
• General accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Experience within a manufacturing or complex operational environment
• ERP experience; Oracle experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required
• A personality and style at ease in a fast-paced environment, results-oriented and process-driven with an impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to foster a collaborative and proactive work environment emphasizing accuracy, attention to detail, innovation, and teamwork.
• Leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills to drive change with demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and recognized team development skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, and strong understanding and experience with ERP’s (Oracle Preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of sales and use taxes for manufacturing

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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About SkyWater Search

Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.

Practice Areas

• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)

Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.