Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Job Summary

This role serves as the process owner overseeing multi-regional operations including Vendor Master Data, Purchase Requisition/Orders, Invoice Processing, Disbursements, Vendor Services, Corporate Card programs, Escheatment, and related taxes, including 1099 reporting. It requires close collaboration with Supply Chain, IT, Accounting operations, and other functional operation teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages and executes the Accounts Payable function including payment processing, transaction validation, commissions and royalties payment processing, and vendor relationship management.
• Lead the PTP team in applying 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 review and optimize PTP processes through automation, simplification, and adoption of best practices.
• Drive 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 coordination with accounting team members to provide required documentation and analysis for audits.
• Manages monthly closing of AP and posting of month-end information including capital expenditures and unrecorded invoice accruals.
• Owns and evolves global PTP policies and documentation, supporting ERP enhancements and changing business needs including advancement of potential business process centralization and/or optimization.
• Manages the expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate credit card program in collaboration with accounting operations.
• Acts as the "face" of the Accounts Payable team and exhibits 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.
• Lead, coach, train and develop a high-performing geographically distributed AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g. acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters, etc.).
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.

Visual Comfort Offers

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with 10% travel.
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan.
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retail: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.