Manager, Accounts Payable

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively manage the daily operational activities and KPIs of a high volume Accounts Payable team across the SSC and BTSSC, with a strong focus on execution and accuracy
• Serve as a hands on, contributing leader who is comfortable getting into the details to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and support the team during peak periods
• Support internal and external customers by directly addressing payment processing questions, exceptions, and escalations
• Identify, prioritize, and implement practical process improvements that strengthen internal controls while improving efficiency and throughput
• Partner closely with the AP Vendor Relations Manager to proactively identify and resolve issues that could lead to merchandising vendor disputes
• Review and approve daily payment cycles, ensuring payments are accurate, properly supported, and approved prior to release
• Accommodate internal and external audit requests and ensure documentation and controls are consistently maintained
• Develop, coach, and mentor exempt and non exempt team members, setting clear expectations for accountability, ownership, and results
• Contribute to ERP design and implementation efforts, including process definition, testing, and stabilization activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressive management experience, preferably within a high volume Accounts Payable environment
• Strong, hands on working knowledge of Accounts Payable operations (invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor inquiries, controls)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build reconciliations, and support operational decision making
• Prioritize and implement practical process improvements that strengthen internal controls while improving efficiency and throughput
• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and constant deadlines
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Experience developing, documenting, and implementing procedures and process improvements
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or large ERP implementations is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a leadership team while also being willing to dive into the details when needed