Hybrid AP Finance Operations Lead

Loyalty360; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA, a leading grocery retailer, seeks an experienced AP lead to manage Direct Store Delivery accounts payable and guide a team through accurate, timely processing and controls. You will oversee a 3rd party provider, refine SOPs, and drive end-to-end data flow across supply chain partners.

The role demands 6-8 years of AP experience, strong communication, advanced Excel, and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Equivalent.
• 6-8 years AP experience, preferably leading teams/processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting theories, methodologies, principles and practices, and the impact of departmental transactions to the financial statements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Advanced formulas in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and macros).
• Experience with GL account analysis.
• Experience with or ability to use query tools for research/reporting.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of management, internal and external business partners, and auditors.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to create and effectively deliver training to all levels of the organization.
• Mainframe, SEGA, ACIS, and DSS MicroStrategy knowledge is helpful.
• SAP S4/Hana knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and develop a team of AP associates enabling the accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Provide oversight and direction for invoice processing carried out by the 3rd party provider.
• Continuously maintain and refine standard operating procedures to uphold and advance best-practice standards.
• Understand and oversee data flow and end-to-end process between various areas of the supply chain and 3rd party provider.
• Collaborate with internal departments (VSRM, category management, brands, finance, IT, etc.) to resolve issues.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as requested to assist in key business decisions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and publish department reporting/KPI's.
• Establish meaningful departmental goals and drive accountability-personally and across the team-to ensure they are met.
• Act as a liaison between the department and other areas and brands.
• Proactively evaluate AP processes to identify improvement opportunities and clearly advocate for recommended changes.
• Sustain and advocate for robust internal controls to ensure operational integrity.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Education

Bachelors degree or Equivalent

Tools

Mainframe

SEGA

ACIS

DSS MicroStrategy

SAP S4/Hana

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA, a leading grocery retailer, seeks an experienced AP lead to manage Direct Store Delivery accounts payable and guide a team through accurate, timely processing and controls. You will oversee a 3rd party provider, refine SOPs, and drive end-to-end data flow across supply chain partners.

The role demands 6-8 years of AP experience, strong communication, advanced Excel, and a proactive approach to process improvements.