The Senior Manager - Accounts Payable (AP) is responsible for transforming the organization's Accounts Payable function and directing and supervising staff in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position requires a strong accounts payables background, detailed knowledge of operational processes and systems, and a willingness to get into the details to make improvements. The Senior Manager - Accounts Payable will need to build cooperative working relationships with internal and external business partners to achieve company objectives.
Responsibilities:- Develop the procure to pay strategy and take overall responsibility for delivery of core AP activities
- Oversee direct reports in performing assigned accounts payable activities including vendor set-up, PO and Non-PO invoices, AP subledger close, AP aging, payment processing, purchasing cards, account reconciliation support and exceptions, and AP reporting and analysis
- Evaluate the use of third party resources to optimize the cost, accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable activities
- Oversee development and maintenance of AP processes, procedures and invoice receipts and validation
- Directs, coordinates, and monitors timing of vendor payments to utilize discount periods
- Collaborate with key operational and purchasing stakeholders to develop procedures consistent with business objectives
- Manage Accounts Payable reporting and analytics activity, and custom reporting for tracking and ongoing performance improvement
- Acts as a business partner with commercial and functional leaders to identify and execute on opportunities to increase gross margin
- Ensure proper internal controls and policies are in place and are consistently monitored
- Assist with quarterly and annual external audits related to accounts payable functions
- Provides ad hoc analysis and participates in special cross-functional projects, as needed
- Adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance
- 10+ years of Accounts Payables or Relevant Financial Experience
- 10+ years of Financial Leadership preferably in Accounts Payables
- Strong abilities to utilize and optimize purchasing related software, preferably NetSuite
- Strong leadership skills and an optimism and natural drive to deliver results
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate into impactful business results.
What we offer you- Competitive Salary
- Flexible vacation policy
- Benefits
- Priceless opportunity to work with the coolest team ever!