Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Promach Careers; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Pro Mach, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable to lead AP services for North America finance operations, reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Shared Services.

This role focuses on delivering service excellence, driving automation, aligning processes across the organization, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize the Source-to-Pay value chain. Location in Cincinnati, OH or Alexandria, MN with a strong emphasis on leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• 10 to 12+ years of professional experience, preferably in finance/accounting leadership roles.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience in a Shared Services Organization is desirable.
• Strong ability to oversee multiple initiatives within SSC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall service delivery of AP activities including invoice processing, vendor management, travel and expense, payment, help desks, and tax reporting.
• Provide leadership and management of AP personnel with coaching, development, and performance focus.
• Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and roadmaps.
• Monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.
• Lead resolution of escalated issues, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage third-party providers to optimize automation and service levels.
• Analyze workflows and processes to justify improvements with new digital solutions.
• Coordinate with upstream process owners and cross-functional teams in C2P to align end-to-end processes in North America.
• Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of innovation.
• Own process maps, SOPs, policies, and RACI documentation.
• Ensure internal controls are in place to mitigate risks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to manage team performance and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Project management

Change management

Workflow implementations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel coordination

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Job description

At ProMach, our accounting and finance teams consistently deliver excellence through their meticulous attention to detail, strategic financial planning, and commitment to upholding ethical and transparent financial practices.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you thrive in an environment where you can serve as a trusted advisor, we want to talk to you.

Do we have your attention?

Keep reading.

ProMach’s Financial Shared Services Organization is seeking a talented Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable. This position reports to the Senior Director of Financial Shared Services and oversees Accounts Payable services for North America Finance operations. The Financial Shared Services Organization is a USA based, onshore operation. This position may be based in either Cincinnati, OH or Alexandria, MN. The Operations team is located in Alexandria, MN.

This new position will provide leadership, strategic direction, and delivery of Accounts Payable services for North America Finance operations, including aligning practices consistently across the organization. This role will shape and execute strategy around automation, service expansion, and partnering with the business to harmonize the End-to-End value chain of Source-to-Pay. The candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement with a focus on people, process, and technology. This role will work closely with various business stakeholders to meet business objectives, drive value, enhance employee and customer experience, and maximize efficiency.

Are you passionate about this work?

• Provide overall service delivery of invoice processing, vendor management, travel and expense, payment, help desks, and tax reporting.
• Provide leadership and management of AP personnel with an emphasis on coaching, development, continuous learning, and achieving results.
• Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and roadmaps.
• Manage adherence to service level agreements and key performance indicators to monitor process efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.
• Provide leadership to resolve escalated service delivery issues and disputes, perform root cause analysis and develop action plans.
• Manage third party service providers to optimize automations, enhance service delivery, and resolve performance issues.
• Analyze workflow, processes, and operational measures to identify, quantify, and justify recommended improvements, including the use of new digital solutions.
• Coordinate with upstream process owners and cross-functional teams in contract-to-procure (C2P) to better align the end-to-end processes across North America.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and create a culture of continuous process improvement and innovation.
• Own process maps and related documentation, standard operating procedures, policies, and RACI matrix.
• Ensure all internal controls are identified, established, documented, and in place to mitigate risks.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to manage team performance metrics, set process area goals and measure results, including dashboard reporting to stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required. Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred but not required.
• 10 to 12+ years of professional experience, preferably with experience in finance and/or accounting leadership positions. Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Progressive career progression into senior and complex roles. Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working within a Shared Services Organization.
• Knowledge and background in process improvement, business operations, project management, change management, and workflow implementations.
• Demonstrate strong ability to oversee and guide multiple initiatives within SSC functional area.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills – ability to condense information and be concise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, just build trust
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Pro Mach, Inc.

was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You’ll enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.