Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Job Summary

This role serves as the process owner overseeing multi-regional operations encompassing internal team members. Key responsibilities include managing and executing the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant transactional processing, and driving performance improvement through automation and AI technologies.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field required
• 7+ years of relevant experience having designed and operated Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, and Vendor Master data management within a medium to large corporate setting
• 4+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff
• In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices
• Strong knowledge of ERP application (preferably JD Edwards and/or D365), Concur, and associated PTP automation tools
• Experience in process improvement, automation (RPA, AI), and driving operational efficiencies

What Success Looks Like

• Manages and executes the Accounts Payable function including payment processing, transaction validation, commissions and royalties payment processing, and vendor relationship management
• Applies sound financial analysis and management, strong business acumen, and effective internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant transactional processing
• Ensures end-to-end efficiency, standardization, and alignment with business objectives across all regions
• Continuously reviews and optimizes PTP processes through automation, simplification, and adoption of best practices
• Drives performance improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and the implementation of RPA and AI technologies to enhance AP operations
• Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices including functional expenses and merchandise/product, including the 3-way match discrepancy process in partnership with Purchasing and Warehouse/Distribution leadership
• Maintains a high degree of customer service for internal customers/business partners across the organization
• Resolves any performance issues/challenges that are escalated for resolution both within Visual Comfort and external suppliers
• Develops and evaluates employee performance and workloads, determines priorities, and implements changes to improve productivity and increase efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field required
• 7+ years of relevant experience having designed and operated Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, and Vendor Master data management within a medium to large corporate setting
• 4+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff
• In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices
• Strong knowledge of ERP application (preferably JD Edwards and/or D365), Concur, and associated PTP automation tools
• Experience in process improvement, automation (RPA, AI), and driving operational efficiencies
• Direct experience in AP change (new systems and/or new processes) obtained either through merger integration or corporate restructuring is highly desirable