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Accounts Payable Manager
Location: High Point, NC
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing AP processes for large-scale companies and possess strong leadership abilities to oversee a team of direct reports. This role will be pivotal in optimizing our ERP system, driving digitalization initiatives within the AP function, as well as T&E automation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, 3-way matching, and vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead a team of 7 full-time and 3 part-time direct reports, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline AP workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Oversee optimization of ERP system, including developing a roadmap, coordinating testing, and training team members.
- Drive digitalization efforts within the AP function, leveraging technology to automate processes and improve productivity.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships, resolving issues and negotiating favorable terms.
- Develop and enforce AP policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
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Generate regular reports and analysis to track AP performance metrics and identify areas for improvement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable management, preferably in a large-scale organization with revenues of $350M-$500M+.
- Strong understanding of AP fundamentals, including 3-way matching and vendor payment processes.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team of direct reports.
- Experience with ERP systems, including developing a roadmap and facilitating change management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive digitalization initiatives and leverage technology to optimize AP processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.