POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team of approximately 7-10 professionals (mix between hourly and salary) in the day-to-day, full-cycle Accounts Payable process.  This position addresses tight deadlines and requires an exceptional ability for time management and organization.  The Accounts Payable Manager will report directly to the Director of Transactional Accounting and will also have frequent contact with other management, including the Controller, which requires strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.

Prospective candidates for the Accounts Payable Manager position will have exceptional backgrounds in Accounts Payable, including experience leading a successful Accounts Payable team.  A background in Accounts Payable transformation and process improvement as well as the desire to identify and implement widespread process improvements is critical.  Finally, prospective candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced and results-driven organization where successful and sustained growth is a primary goal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hands-on responsibility for full-cycle Accounts Payable process (including merchandise, expense, and T&E) from vendor establishment, purchase order, invoice receipt, vouchering, and payment;

• Directly and indirectly manage the hiring, training, performance evaluation, and coaching of accounts payable professionals


• Supply, day-to-day guidance to accounts payable staff and actively works to promote and recognize


• Review and refine accounts payable strategies, processes, and policies, including the implementation of strong internal controls;


• Guarantee exceptional level of customer service, internally and externally;


• Lead project activities related to accounts payable functions, bringing exceptional value through total cost reduction and streamlining of workflow on automation.


• Develop project team to identify and develop plans for accounts payable automation and ensure successful implementation;


• Perform full evaluation of accounts payable team, including talent and reporting structure;


• Successfully develop strong relationships with Merchandising and Operations departments, including high-level executives;


• Fulfill external audit requests relating to items processed by the accounts payable department;


• Facilitate timely month-end close of accounts payable system in accordance with the accounting close schedule and company policies and internal controls;


• Prepare and analyze key performance metrics weekly/monthly;


• Create end-user training materials and conduct ongoing training for internal associates with regard to accounts payable

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance; Or equivalent work experience


• SAP Experience Preferred

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• GAAP technical skills;


• The desire to identify and implement process improvements;


• Legal Compliance;


• Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications;


• Must have strong communication and organizational skills;


• Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information;


• Work with a consistent sense of urgency, but also with a balanced plan of attack;


• Able to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations;


• Accurate with exceptional attention to detail;


• Must be a team player and successfully juggle and complete multiple priorities.

Accounting