Manager - Accounts Payable

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid schedule

9/80 work schedule

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Behr Paint Company seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for the U.S. and Canada, driving accuracy, efficiency, and strong controls. You will manage a dedicated team, partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations, and advance automation initiatives for scalable processes.

The role requires a strong AP background, leadership experience, and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset. The position offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or Finance Operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience with SAP, Tungsten, or AP automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own invoice and payment management for the U.S. and Canada.
• Lead and develop a dedicated AP team.
• Strengthen controls and drive automation and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance, month-end activities, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

AP expertise

ERP systems

Automation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Tungsten

AP automation platforms

Job description

To thrive as an Accounts Payable Manager, you are a collaborative leader who excels at driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring accurate, timely payment processes across a complex organization. You'll bring a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls. You will also improve execution and build positive relationships across Finance, Procurement, Operations, Treasury, IT, and other key business functions. We are looking for someone who is energized by solving challenges, improving processes, and delivering outstanding results!

In this role, you will own the invoice and payment management for the U.S. and Canada, leading all aspects of invoice processing, payment execution, vendor support, cash forecasting, month-end activities, and compliance requirements. You will guide and develop a dedicated team, strengthen controls, enhance payment integrity, and champion automation and continuous improvement initiatives. We value leaders who can influence across departments, drive meaningful change, and create efficient, scalable processes that support business growth. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and financial accuracy.

Here's What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations, Accounting, or a related field.
• 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 supporting compliance initiatives, audits, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Experience with SAP, Tungsten, or similar ERP and AP automation platforms preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Here's what we offer you:

• Competitive salary + Bonus Opportunities and enjoy our hybrid schedule as well as 9/80 work option that gives you every other Friday off.
• 15 days of paid vacation in your first year, plus paid sick time.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match and annual retirement profit-sharing contribution.
• Competitive health insurance plans for individuals and families.
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range: $91,700.00 - $144,100.00 USDActual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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