Accounts Payable Manager jobs in United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Accounts Payable Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Fareham, UK (onsite)

GLS: M03

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:30

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It's more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We're all about bright futures - for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary - What to expect:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function within EMEA Finance Global Business Services.

The Accounts Payable team is responsible for processing approximately 74,000 purchase invoices annually, managing payment runs, vendor maintenance, employee expenses, and KPI reporting for various countries and markets. The team currently consists of 21.4 FTE, including 3 supervisors and 2 seniors.

As an Account Payable Manager, you will provide management support, leadership, motivation, and coordination of resources to achieve objectives as well as maintain robust and reliable processes in the Accounts Payable team. Additionally, you will partner with all the areas of the business to drive departmental efficiencies and process improvements.

The Account Payable Manager will be the designated SME and Super User for PTP process for Oracle, supporting transition activities for Finance Global Business Services for both CooperVision and The CooperCompanies in EMEA.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Finance Shared Services

• Be instrumental with supporting transition activities for Accounts Payable & Expenses for the EMEA Finance Global Business Services.
• Agree in-conjunction with Finance Global Business Services Leadership team, Service Level Agreements ("SLA's) with internal customers / business process owners and monitor performance to the agreed service levels.
• Ensure efficient and effective, "right first time" processing of vendor invoices into the ERP system and that reported creditor balances are accurate and reconciled as appropriate to vendor statements.
• Monitor and follow up as necessary, monthly logged invoices that require approval or cannot be matched to Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders and / or Goods Receipting documentation and Goods Received Not Invoiced ("GRNI") accruals.
• Ensure that employee expenses (including centrally billed items) are processed timely, accurately and in accordance with company policies or guidelines.
• Own and be accountable for the output and quality of services provided by the Accounts Payable team to key customers (including but not limited to, Vendors, Employees, Management and Regulatory Bodies).
• Ensure that period end close requirements are completed accurately and in accordance with the agreed close timelines. Including closing of ledgers, accrual reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Control and manage Vendor Master Data by ensuring that new vendors are properly authorised, dormant vendors removed, and Vendor changes are properly controlled and authorised within BAAN or Oracle.
• Measure and report Accounts Payable performance through metrics and key performance indicators (e.g. ageing of supplier balances, invoices processed, GRNI, % invoices matched first time to Purchase Requisition / Purchase Order etc.)
• Ensure that payment of invoices and employee expenses are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms and CooperCompanies cash management principles. Support Tax & Treasury when necessary, with the preparation of timely and accurate Accounts Payable cash forecasts.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to including but not limited to Travel & Entertainment Policy and Procedures, SOX compliance, Approval Matrices, TCC and / or CooperCompanies accounting policies.
• Prepare and complete (up to and including review with Senior Management and filing) reporting to comply with the UK statutory legislation relating to payment performance.
• Ensure that, where applicable, local tax and statutory legislation is adhered to.

Process Optimisation / Continuous Improvement

• Review and continuously improve existing Accounts Payable processes, structures, and systems.
• Drive end-to-end standardisation and improvements to the P2P process.
• Support implementation of enabling technologies, e.g. workflow approval, scanning and machine reading initiatives.

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

As an Accounts Payable Manager with previous experience in managing a large and fast-paced Accounts Payable team within a large multinational company or Shared Service Centre, we'd love to hear from you!

Experience:

• Solid knowledge and experience of integrated ERP systems such as Oracle R12 (preferred) / SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and build internal relationships with a strong "customer service" focus.
• Demonstrable evidence of the ability to lead and develop high performing teams and motivate others to exceed expectations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

What we offer:

You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; Bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme, and much more!

We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman's Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

Please view our careers page at https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1to view all other opportunities.

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