Senior Manager Accounts Payable & Travel

Acushnet Company; Fairhaven (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Health savings account (HSA)

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Acushnet Company seeks a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable & Travel to lead NA AP, travel/expense processing, and vendor management. You will drive process improvements, automation, and working capital optimization while partnering with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and operations across North America and globally.

Strong ERP, SOX, and leadership skills are essential. Candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA/MBA preferred, 5+ years AP experience, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years AP experience in ERP environment, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of AP, GAAP, SOX, internal controls.
• Experience in multinational organizations and cross-functional work.
• ERP systems and AP automation tools; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for North American Accounts Payable.
• Oversee travel and expense processing and vendor management.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and working capital optimization.
• Serve as AP SME for SAP S/4HANA integrations and enterprise initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and operations.
• Develop cash flow metrics and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

People leadership

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

NetSuite or similar ERP

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable & Travel provides strategic leadership for Acushnet's North American Accounts Payable function, overseeing a distributed team responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, travel and expense transactions, and vendor management activities. This role drives operational excellence through process improvement, automation, and working capital optimization while serving as the AP subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA integrations and enterprise-wide initiatives. Partnering closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and business leaders across North America and globally, the Senior Manager develops key cash flow metrics, strengthens internal controls and audit compliance, leads corporate travel programs and vendor relationships, and ensures exceptional service delivery in support of the organization's financial and operational objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience within an ERP-driven environment, including at least 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, general accounting principles, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience working within a multinational organization and collaborating across finance, procurement, treasury, and business operations teams.
• Proven expertise with ERP systems and AP automation tools; SAP experience strongly preferred (NetSuite or similar platforms also considered).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, develop reporting, and drive process improvements.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and process optimization capabilities, with a track record of improving efficiency and controls.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $109,778.00-$139,783.00

EEO and Additional Statements

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled. Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us. Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify.