Accounts Payable Manager

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor, based in Germany, seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to manage a high-performing AP team and drive continuous improvement across procure-to-pay processes. You will partner with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to implement system updates and ensure SOX compliance while optimizing cash flow.

The role requires a deep background in AP management, 10+ years of experience, and 4+ years of supervisory responsibility.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant business field.
• 10+ years of work experience with managing accounts payable functions, preferably in a public company or retail.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience leading hourly and salaried staff.
• Extensive experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementation, and SOX compliance.
• Key player in systems implementation and driving scalability through technology.
• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay lifecycle, including three-way matching and master data management.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle Cloud experience is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and GAAP knowledge.
• Mentoring and developing team members, with clear goals.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a high-performing AP team including supervisors, coordinators, and processors.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to implement system updates for new initiatives and AP functions.
• Oversee T&E platform and corporate card program for accurate expense reporting and reimbursements.
• Promote agentic AI to optimize workflows and enable vendor-provided AI features.
• Drive cross-functional improvements with Merchandising and Operations for AP efficiency.
• Manage monthly close for AP and related accounts, including aging and GRNI.
• Oversee high-volume invoicing and three-way matching for inventory receipts (~10K+ per month).
• Ensure prompt payments and accurate reconciliations; provide diplomatic vendor/internal resolution.
• Prepare analyses, schedules, and presentations for audits and tax filings.
• Leverage financial datasets to generate management reporting and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop metrics for volume and efficiency; perform root-cause analysis for IT/FS roadmap insights.

Kenntnisse

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Reporting Systems

ERP Implementation

Team Leadership

GAAP Compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field

Tools

Oracle Cloud

T&E Platform

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including supervisors, coordinators, and processors, fostering a culture of professional excellence.
• Partner with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to design and implement system updates that support new business initiatives and enhance AP functionality.
• Oversee the administration of the company’s T&E platform and corporate card program, ensuring seamless expense reporting and reimbursement processes for all employees.
• Champion the thoughtful use of agentic AI to improve our workflows and proactively enable new AI functionalities rolled out by our technology vendors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising and Operations to identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvements within the AP process.
• Manage the monthly close for accounts payable and related accounts within an agile, data-rich environment, including oversight of AP aging and Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations involving high-volume invoicing and 3-way matching of inventory receipts (~10K+ per month).
• Ensure prompt payment and accurate account reconciliation while providing professional, diplomatic resolution assistance to vendors and internal partners.
• Prepare detailed analyses, schedules, and presentations for Accounts Payable to support internal audits and tax filings.
• Utilize our rich financial datasets to develop meaningful business reporting for management and identify upstream opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop robust metrics to monitor volume and efficiency. Perform root-cause analysis on critical issues to provide visibility to management and influence the Financial Systems/IT roadmap.

Requirements

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant business field.
• You bring 10+ years of work experience with a deep background in managing accounts payable functions; experience at a public company and/or in the retail sector is highly preferred.
• You have 4+ years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams of both hourly and salaried employees.
• You have extensive experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementation, and maintaining SOX compliance.
• You are a "key player" in systems implementation, embracing technology to drive decision-making and operational scalability.
• You are well-versed in supply chain operations and the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including invoice ingestion, three-way match, and master data management.
• You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus.
• You possess an analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the problem-solving skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes.
• You have a solid foundation in technical accounting and a firm understanding of GAAP standards.
• You are a dedicated mentor who establishes clear goals for the professional development of your team members.
• Above all else, you are bright, kind, and motivated by challenge.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Accounts Payable functions, including team leadership, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and SOX standards. Proficient in leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Financial Reporting Systems
• ERP Implementation
• Team Leadership
• GAAP Compliance

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Three-Way Matching
• Invoice Processing
• SOX Compliance
• Master Data Management
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Technical Accounting

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Mentoring
• Diplomatic Communication

Industry Keywords

• Retail Sector
• Procure-to-Pay Lifecycle
• Public Company Experience
• Agile Environment
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle Cloud
• T&E Platform
• Financial Datasets