Senior Accounts Payable Manager

FTI; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the AP function and partner with the Corporate Controller to optimize processes and controls.

The role focuses on scalable AP operations, system implementations, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Procurement. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in AP/Procure to Pay with strong leadership, process improvement experience, and the ability to drive compliance and efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay experience, including 5+ years of AP leadership.
• Travel 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of AP in partnership with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager.
• Lead initiatives to improve AP processes, automation, workflows, and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, payment processes, and payment controls.
• Partner with Corporate Controller to ensure AP supports accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP Manager and AP team.
• Communicate AP performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Accounts Payable Leadership

Process Improvement

ERP Systems

Financial Controls

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership and oversight of the company’s accounts payable function, reporting to the Corporate Controller. This role partners with the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to ensure efficient, controlled, and scalable AP operations while focusing on process improvement, systems optimization, compliance, risk management, and organizational development.

The Senior Manager serves as a key accounting leader and strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Procurement, and other business functions, with a focus on strengthening the AP function and supporting the company’s continued growth.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay experience, including 5+ years of accounts payable management or leadership experience.

Travel: 5-10%.

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

AP Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of AP in partnership with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager.
• Establish policies, procedures, controls, and performance expectations that support accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Partner with the AP Manager on day-to-day operations and serve as an escalation point for complex matters.
• Monitor AP performance and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives to improve AP processes, automation, workflows, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership for ERP and AP system implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Partner with Finance, BT, Procurement, and business leaders to optimize AP systems and standardize processes.
• Lead testing and implementation of significant system and process changes.

Controls, Compliance & Risk

• Establish and maintain strong controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor setup, payments, fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized transactions.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and auditors on AP-related audits and control requirements.

Vendor & Payment Management

• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, payment processes, and payment controls.
• Partner with Procurement and business leaders to strengthen vendor and purchasing processes.
• Monitor vendor and payment activity and resolve significant or escalated issues.

Financial Reporting & Accounting Support

• Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure AP supports accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee AP-related reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Monitor AP aging, cash requirements, and other metrics to support financial decision-making.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the AP Manager and AP team.
• Establish clear accountability and promote professional development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Empower the AP Manager to own day-to-day operations while providing strategic oversight and support.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Operations, BT, and other departments on initiatives impacting AP.
• Provide AP expertise for system implementations, process changes, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
• Communicate AP performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Corporate Controller and leadership.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead through strategy, oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement rather than transactional AP activity.
• Develop and empower the AP Manager to manage daily operations.
• Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.
• Establish scalable processes and controls that support business growth.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, service, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test