Mgr, Accounts Payable

Tractor Supply Company; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply Company in Brentwood, TN is seeking an experienced Mgr, Accounts Payable to lead Operations Accounting initiatives, ensuring timely financial results and cross-functional collaboration with Strategy, Merchandising, and Finance.

You will drive automation, oversee monthly closings, develop analytical models, mentor junior staff, and partner with leadership to optimize processes under Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of combined accounting, finance, operations, continuous improvement, and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced accounting degree or related experience considered.
• CPA designation preferred; Lean/Six Sigma and program management qualifications/experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives across Operations Accounting and act as a financial partner.
• Identify and drive automation solutions including BI analytics and RPA.
• Prepare and review detailed monthly variance analyses and ensure accuracy of results.
• Manage monthly closing process and review GL activity for accuracy.
• Mentor junior team members and develop capabilities while partnering on strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mgr, Accounts Payable

Overall Job Summary

This role will lead Operations Accounting cross-functionally both as a Strategic and Financial leader to advance the Life Out Here Strategy through Strategic Initiatives, departmental and company-wide. This includes Continuous Transformation, Change Management, Team Member Development, Financial Systems Enablement, and other Business Process Optimization opportunities. This role will work cross-functionally with business partners such as Strategy, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance to support key business initiatives by identifying opportunities, analyzing data, facilitating cross-functional working sessions, and implementing value-creating initiatives. This position will also ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results are accurate, timely, and complete.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Provide thought partnership and support/oversee various strategic initiatives and transformation activities across Operations Accounting

• Identify and drive implementation of automation solutions including business intelligence analytics, robotics process automation, enhanced financial reporting.

• Creation of materials for and presentation of key initiatives, areas of opportunity and change management

• Planning and facilitation of cross-functional working sessions related to Operations Accounting process improvement and capability enhancement

• Supports mentorship and development of junior members of the team, sharing knowledge, fostering a positive and engaged environment, as well as coaching and building capabilities throughout the organization as relevant and appropriate while partnering on strategic projects and initiatives

• Manage the monthly closing process for specifically assigned areas of responsibility. Review the general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and review detailed monthly variance analyses and verify the integrity of monthly financial results. Assigned areas of responsibility will span multiple business units/departments.

• Oversee detailed account reconciliations, develop complex models to support journal entries, create ad hoc financial analyses and draft accounting memos and position papers as necessary. Present recommendations and proposals to accounting leadership.

• Review the analyses and critical assumptions that support accounts requiring significant expense, judgment or estimation. Partner with key leadership of business areas to understand changes in their business and develop adequate processes to support accounting procedures.

• Assist in maintaining detailed internal control documentation that supports both preparation of original work and review of subordinate work in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 8-10 years of combined accounting, finance, operations, continuous improvement, and project management experience required. Prior retail and management experience strongly preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, but finance or other related degrees may be considered with an advanced accounting degree or appropriate work experience. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred. Lean/Six Sigma and program management qualifications/experience a plus.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Must possess strong analytical skills and financial literacy, including expertise in Excel modelling.

• Incumbents proficient in GAAP accounting practices and be able to communicate them to company leadership.

• Comfort with problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and dynamic priorities

• Experience working with and influencing stakeholders and team members in different functional roles (e.g., operations, compliance)

• Ability to foster strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to partner on initiatives and provide ongoing support

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), ability to narrate and simplify the complex

• Passion for serving customers

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sitting

• Standing (not walking)

• Walking

• Lifting up to 20 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced role. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

Please visitthis link (https://www.tractorsupply.careers/content/Our-Benefits/?locale=en_US) for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.

CONNECTION

Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They’re the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it.

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EMPOWERMENT

We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits and total rewards offerings. For full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about!

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OPPORTUNITY

A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.

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