The Shared Services Accounts Payable Manager plays a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the accounts payable process within the shared services environment. This position requires a strategic leader with a strong background in accounts payable management, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
Reports to:
VP of Accounting
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team within the shared services department, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
- Develop and implement effective accounts payable policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor inquiries.
- Oversee the management of vendor relationships, including vendor onboarding, invoice approval workflows, and resolution of payment discrepancies and disputes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls related to accounts payable processes, including segregation of duties and adherence to payment terms.
- Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, such as invoice processing time, invoice accuracy, aging reports, and cash flow projections, and take proactive measures to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, procurement, finance, treasury, and external auditors, to streamline processes, resolve issues, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Lead the implementation and optimization of accounts payable automation tools, systems, and technologies to enhance productivity, accuracy, and scalability.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the accounts payable team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable management, preferably within a shared services or multinational environment.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable principles, invoice processing workflows, payment terms, and vendor management.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams to achieve and exceed accounts payable targets, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform trend analysis, and draw actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in accounts payable software, with an emphasis on Coupa, and the following systems being a plus (Sage, Dossier and Concur).
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, effectively manage competing priorities, and drive continuous process improvements.
