The Accounts Payable and Systems Manager oversees the management, operation, and evolution of the expense and vendor payment functions of the College's financial activity. This hands-on position provides direct support for an increasingly diverse Bates College community utilizing excellent customer service skills. Working dynamically to meet the needs of a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and vendors, this position coordinates the proper disposition of every type and source of funding on campus and ensures that the College remains at the forefront of complex internal and external system requirements, AP-related tax and regulatory matters, and trends in the banking and vendor payment industry to ensure the timely, accurate, secure, and cost-effective deployment of College resources. This position oversees the key controls related to the disbursement functions of the College including regulatory compliance, appropriate and consistent application of College policies, and maintaining a framework that protects the College from fraud, waste, and misuse of funds. The Accounts Payable and Systems Manager promotes a strong customer service orientation and engages daily in the negotiation of mutually beneficial solutions that serve the best interests of both the College and the individual campus constituents. This position implements systems and process improvements that strengthen the efficiency, functionality, and security of the disbursement function.