Accounts Payable Manager — Hybrid Leader & Automation

Behr Paint Company; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Behr Paint Company in the United States seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for the U.S. and Canada, drive process improvements, and manage a high-performing team. You will oversee invoice processing, payments, vendor support, and compliance while partnering with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Treasury, IT, and other functions.

The role emphasizes automation, strong controls, and scalable processes to support growth, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable operations, payment processing, vendor management, and control mechanisms.
• Experience with SAP, Tungsten, or AP automation platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the invoice and payment management for the U.S. and Canada, leading all aspects of invoice processing and payment execution.
• Guide and develop a dedicated AP team, strengthen controls, and champion automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support vendor relations, cash forecasting, and month-end close activities, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Tungsten

AP automation platforms

Job description

Behr Paint Company in the United States seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for the U.S. and Canada, drive process improvements, and manage a high-performing team. You will oversee invoice processing, payments, vendor support, and compliance while partnering with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Treasury, IT, and other functions.

The role emphasizes automation, strong controls, and scalable processes to support growth, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.