Accounts Payable Manager

Central Processing; Marathon City (WI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability – short/long-term

Boot Allowance

Uniform Program

EAP

Résumé du poste

County Materials in Marathon, Wisconsin, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP operations across multiple entities, drive process improvements, and modernize purchase-to-pay workflows. The role partners with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, IT, and operations to ensure timely vendor payments and robust reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP with leadership experience, strong control mindset, and exposure to ERP and automation initiatives to scale a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with prior leadership responsibility.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity environments and demonstrated success improving AP processes through automation and technology.
• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay, three-way matching, internal controls, and month-end close activities.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and developing operational metrics and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee all Accounts Payable operations across multiple entities.
• Coach, develop, and manage AP staff and third-party providers.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization of AP processes.
• Partner with Finance and IT on ERP enhancements and integrations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Accounts Payable

Automation

ERP knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We're hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to join County Materials in Marathon Wisconsin.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the organization's Accounts Payable function across multiple entities and operating locations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and well-controlled invoice processing and payment operations. This role oversees day-to-day AP activities while driving process improvement, standardization, automation, and scalability to support business growth and operational excellence.

The position plays a key role in transforming AP into a technology-enabled, data-driven function by enhancing purchase-to-pay processes, strengthening internal controls, advancing automation and three-way matching capabilities, improving reporting and performance metrics, and optimizing the use of internal resources and third-party service providers.

The Accounts Payable Manager partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, Operations, IT, and business leaders to ensure timely vendor payments, reliable financial reporting, effective risk management, and continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes in support of organizational objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Leadership & Operations

• Lead and oversee all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring the accurate, timely, and controlled processing of invoices and payments across multiple entities.
• Manage, develop, and hold accountable AP staff and third-party service providers through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, and cross-training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex AP issues and ensure appropriate business continuity, documentation, and process coverage.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Lead the modernization and continuous improvement of AP processes, leveraging automation, workflow tools, and technology solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and controls.
• Expand and optimize purchase order utilization, three-way matching, and standardized AP processes across all business units.
• Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, approval matrices, and internal controls while identifying opportunities to reduce exceptions, delays, and manual intervention.
• Partner with Finance and IT on ERP enhancements, system integrations, upgrades, and future-state AP initiatives.

Vendor & Third-Party Provider Management

• Manage outsourced AP service providers through established service-level agreements, KPIs, controls, and performance expectations.
• Evaluate provider performance, service quality, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and overall business value.
• Participate in vendor/provider selection, implementation, contract administration, and ongoing relationship management.
• Ensure external partners maintain the same standards for accuracy, controls, confidentiality, and customer service as internal operations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong AP controls, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, vendor master governance, and payment authorization procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and support controls that prevent duplicate payments, fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other financial risks.
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury to maintain secure payment processes and support internal and external audits.
• Regularly review AP procedures and controls to identify and mitigate risk while improving operational effectiveness.

Vendor Management

• Oversee vendor onboarding, maintenance, validation, and master data governance within ERP and AP systems.
• Develop effective vendor communication and issue-resolution processes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor aging, exceptions, duplicate vendors, credit balances, and payment performance metrics.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to improve payment terms and maximize available discounts.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Ensure AP transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported to support timely month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Partner with Accounting to identify liabilities, accruals, reconciliations, and AP-related balance sheet items.
• Review AP aging, invoice exceptions, open purchase orders, and other indicators of financial obligations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of regulatory reporting requirements, including Form 1099 reporting.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Develop and maintain AP dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting to measure operational efficiency, accuracy, service levels, automation effectiveness, exception management, productivity, and payment performance.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, staffing needs, training opportunities, and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, IT, Operations, and business leaders to improve the overall AP process.
• Provide training and guidance to employees regarding AP procedures, invoice approvals, purchasing requirements, and payment policies.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Accounts Payable processes, systems, controls, and best practices.
• Participate in Finance transformation and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

County Core Competencies

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies

• Financial Technical Ability
• Analytical & Strategic Skills
• Technology & Systems
• Financial Management
• Professional Skills

Experience & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable, accounting, finance operations, or shared services experience, including prior leadership responsibility.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity environments and demonstrated success improving AP processes through automation and technology.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, procure-to-pay processes, three-way matching, vendor management, internal controls, and month-end close activities.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and developing operational metrics and reporting preferred.
• Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar operational industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong leadership, coaching, change management, and employee development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong aptitude for learning and implementing new technologies.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an Office environment.
• Travel Required: None
• Typical work hours/shifts: Standard business hours

Physical & Work Expectations

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.

Benefits Overview

Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Life Insurance

$200 Boot Allowance

Safety focused: GUARD for Life

Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance

Optional Uniform Program

English: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf

Spanish: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf

County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that's growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.