Accounts Payable Manager

Paying da bills. If you’ve done Accounts Payable, you know there’s so much more that goes into it than just cutting a check or scheduling a payment. We’re in search of an Accounts Payable Manager that will oversee invoice processing, record transactions, and maintain all payment records. We don’t underestimate the importance of the A/P function, so you’ll have the support you need in an environment that leads to happy people. The position will report to the Assistant Controller and lead the A/P Merchandise team and A/P Expense (non-merchandise) team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the Merchandise A/P function, to ensure all merchandise vendors are paid according to terms, taking advantage of all cash management techniques, such as early payment discounts for some and extended terms for others
• Manage the Expense A/P function, including employee expense reimbursements and corporate purchasing cards
• Monthly close process including account reconciliations and journal entry review
• Generate and analyze periodic reports for monthly close process and for various internal departments. Able to understand and explain balance fluctuations to senior management
• Provide external audit support for the A/P functions
• Assist in the review and update of corporate accounting policies and procedures; you’ll help us drive efficiency and optimization at scale and communicate these processes to the team and business
• Ensure proper controls and procedures are adhered to, and all Sarbanes-Oxley required controls are correctly performed
• Take on other responsibilities and ad hoc projects, as needed
• Oversee 2 direct reports and 12 indirect reports
• Assist, guide, and instruct team members on non-routine policy interpretations or transaction problems which require resolutions

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or at least 5 years of related work experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience is required, managing large teams
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures as it relates to accounts payable procedures
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Able to work independently, but also is a great business partner to other departments
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is an excellent verbal and written communicator
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills with success in improving processes and efficiency
• Able to consistently provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers