Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Faith Technologies Inc; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based compensation

Career development

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Faith Technologies Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable to lead AP strategy and operations across the organization.

You will partner with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager to implement policies, drive process improvements, and optimize ERP systems while ensuring compliance and risk management. This role reports into Finance and supports scalable growth with a focus on team development and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive AP or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• 5+ years of accounts payable leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% and availability for a 7 AM–5 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of AP with policies and performance expectations.
• Lead initiatives to improve AP processes, automation, and ERP system implementations.
• Maintain strong controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, and payment controls.
• Support accurate financial reporting and month-end close related to AP.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP team and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate AP performance and risks to leadership and auditors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

AP/Procure-to-Pay domain knowledge

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

SQL / reporting tools

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.

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. With expertise across all our brands – Faith Technologies®, EnTech Solutions™ and Excellerate® – we are one connected company, bringing our partners’ visions to life to ensure a sustainable future.

FTI participates in E-Verify; please review the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right-to-Work posters to review your legal rights and protections as a prospective employee: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) IER Right-to-Work Poster (English/Spanish)