Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Invoice-to-Pay personnel across three North American locations
- Drive process improvement, coaching, development, continuous learning, and results
- Analyze workflows, processes, and operational measures to identify root causes and justify improvements across procure-to-pay
- Support implementation and use of new digital solutions
- Direct troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration to create scalable procure-to-pay processes
- Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and process roadmaps
- Ensure accounts payable procedures comply with state and federal regulations
- Support month-end close through accrual preparation and reconciliations
- Communicate effectively with auditors and provide reports and reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate audits
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, and treasury teams
- Report directly to the VP and Corporate Controller
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience
- Experience with ERP payables systems, continuous improvement, and managing others
- Extensive background in accounts payable operations in mid-sized to large manufacturing organizations
- Experience with end-to-end procure-to-pay processes
- High proficiency using Excel and ERP/MRP software, preferably Infor Syteline ERP
- Knowledge of process improvement, business operations, project management, change management, and automation/technology systems implementations
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- Subject matter expertise enabling independent and reliable execution of essential functions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently without sacrificing accuracy
- Ability to use judgment in decision-making related to job tasks
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence at all levels and lead through change and transformative growth
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing accounts payable operations, driving process improvements, and implementing digital solutions within procure-to-pay frameworks. Proficient in financial analysis, compliance with regulations, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Procure-To-Pay Processes
- ERP Payables Systems
- Process Improvement
- Financial Analysis
Hard Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Accrual Preparation
- Reconciliations
- Workflow Analysis
- Operational Measures
- Digital Solutions Implementation
- Automation Systems
Soft Skills
- Strong Organization Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Judgment in Decision-Making
Certifications & Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance
Industry Keywords
- Manufacturing Organizations
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations
- Continuous Learning
- Coaching and Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- Infor Syteline ERP
- ERP/MRP Software