Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Guide, mentor, and cultivate a team of Accounts Payable professionals.

• Define roles and responsibilities while managing performance expectations.

• Promote a high-performing, service-oriented culture that emphasizes responsiveness and accuracy.

• Oversee team capacity, prioritize workloads, and facilitate skill development.

• Ensure invoices and payments are processed timely and accurately in accordance with company policies and SLAs.

• Manage payment runs while ensuring compliance with approval and authorization protocols.

• Monitor accounts payable aging, identify bottlenecks, and address outstanding issues.

• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Address vendor inquiries, payment-related issues, and disputes efficiently.

• Take ownership of AP process requirements and enhance workflows in Coupa and NetSuite with Finance Systems/IT.

• Increase the use of electronic payments while minimizing manual processes.

• Support the adoption of supplier portals and assist with vendor onboarding.

• Supervise fraud prevention measures, vendor validation, and payment verification processes.

• Ensure SOX compliance, maintain segregation of duties, and manage approval workflows.

• Prepare for and facilitate both internal and external audits.

• Identify control deficiencies and spearhead remediation efforts.

• Manage AP close activities, including subledger reconciliations and aging reviews.

• Provide reporting on AP performance and trends.

• Collaborate with Treasury on cash flow planning and payment timing.

• Standardize and document AP processes, policies, and procedures.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, including more than 3 years in a leadership position.

• Strong comprehension of AP processes, P2P workflows, and accounting principles.

• Experience within a SOX-compliant environment.

• Proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite and AP automation tools like Coupa.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in a high-growth or transforming organization.

• Proven track record of implementing process improvements or system upgrades.

• Experience in leading remote or distributed teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with incentive compensation.

• Health and welfare benefits.

• Gym reimbursement program.

• 401(k) savings plan match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Up to 30 days of paid leave annually for full-time employees who donate an organ or bone marrow.

• Equal Opportunity Employer benefits and protections.