Sr. Manager AP Operations

Saint--gobain; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America seeks a Senior Manager, AP Operations to lead end-to-end invoice processing, supplier payments, and AP transformation. You will oversee internal teams and outsourced partners to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective operations across >$5B in annual activity.

Partner with Finance, Purchasing, Treasury, IT, and offshore teams to drive process standardization, automation, analytics, and risk management while developing AP talent and capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of AP leadership experience in a large manufacturing org.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, internal controls, and related processes.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and dispersed teams.
• Proficient in ERP/financial systems; SAP and/or QAD preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end AP services for North American businesses, including invoice processing, exception management, supplier payments, and support.
• Lead AP Operations teams and outsourced partners ensuring accountability, capacity, and performance.
• Ensure accurate, timely, cost-effective invoice and payment processing, with prompt resolution of exceptions and inquiries.
• Monitor service levels, KPIs, productivity, quality, and on-time payment; use analytics to manage risks and corrective actions.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to increase touchless processing and strengthen controls.
• Partner with business units, Finance, Purchasing, Treasury, IT, and offshore teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end performance.
• Lead AP change initiatives, implementations, integrations, acquisitions, divestitures, and projects, ensuring readiness and sustained adoption.
• Develop AP talent through coaching, succession planning, cross-training, and targeted development.
• Hybrid position based in the Malvern, PA office.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

B.S. in Business Administration or Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

QAD

AP workflow

Job description

The Senior Manager, AP Operations leads the end-to-end delivery and transformation of invoice processing and supplier payment services across Saint-Gobain North America, overseeing approximately >$5 billion in annual invoice activity. This role leads internal teams and outsourced service partners to deliver accurate, timely, cost-effective, and well-controlled operations while strengthening the supplier and business unit experience. As a key GBS leader, the Senior Manager drives performance, talent development, process standardization, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement, partnering across GBS, Finance, Purchasing, Treasury, and the businesses to manage risk, resolve issues, and manage a scalable, high-performing AP organization.

Main responsibilities include:

• Deliver end-to-end AP services for North American businesses, including invoice processing, exception management, supplier payments, and support.
• Lead AP Operations teams and outsourced partners ensuring accountability, capacity, and performance against commitments.
• Ensure accurate, timely, cost-effective invoice and payment processing, with prompt resolution of exceptions and inquiries.
• Monitor service levels, KPIs, productivity, quality, and on-time payment; use analytics to manage risks and corrective actions.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to increase touchless processing, reduce exceptions, strengthen controls, and enhance service.
• Partner with business units, Finance, Purchasing, Treasury, IT, and offshore teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end performance.
• Lead AP change initiatives, implementations, integrations, acquisitions, divestitures, and projects, ensuring readiness and sustained adoption.
• Develop AP talent through coaching, succession planning, cross-training, and targeted development, fostering accountability and service excellence.
• Hybrid position based in the Malvern, PA office.

Is this job for you ?

• BS Business Administration/Accounting, Advanced Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility with a major complex manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of accounts payables, internal controls, and related accounting processes.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, including experience working with outsourced service providers and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate long-term objectives into actionable plans and deliver complex analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP and financial systems; SAP and/or QAD experience preferred, along with experience using AP workflow and disbursement solutions.
• Strategic thinker with strong AP, disbursements, controls, and technology expertise who anticipates trends, drives innovation, and mitigates risk.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with a track record of delivering results on complex, broadly scoped projects.
• Confident in coaching, mentoring, influencing, and providing direction at all levels, including virtual and multicultural teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship management, and change leadership skills, with a decisive, self-directed, and adaptable working style.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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Benefits in joining us

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want