Job Title: Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Job Description

This position will manage and may be responsible for:

• Management of the accounts payable function, including but not limited to supplier onboarding and ongoing record maintenance, invoice processing, disbursements, supplier and internal business partner inquiries, and 1099 and tax related matters.

• Optimizing the accounts payable processes, activities, and performance.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures and policies, ensuring adherence to company guidelines, harmonization of processes, and maximized efficiencies, and ensuring all policies, processes, and controls are compliant with the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX).

• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate open communication and performance.

• Complete oversight of offshore staff ensuring compliance with all policies and adherence to SOX controls, business controls, financial regulations, and data security.

• Directly managing and overseeing a team of employees, providing coaching and overall development.

• Managing the annual department budget and ensuring the department provides accurate forecasts and meets budget goals.

• Vendor selection, contracts, and relationships related to AP.

• Partnering with FP&A, Treasury, and Procurement to manage and improve key metrics such as Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF).

Job Responsibilities:

• Department Strategy & Guidance on Execution - Operational Excellence & Customer Service.

• Coordinate and partner with leaders of AP support functions such as reporting & analytics, system support team, risk & compliance, and manage day-to-day operations (including onshore and offshore staff).

• Implement continuous operational improvements for the Procure-to-Pay cycle by partnering with Supply Chain Operations, Direct Procurement, and EIT/Engineering to resolve escalations, ensuring issue closure, root cause analysis, and gap closure.

• Lead Operating Free Cash Flow activities.

• Manage relationships with internal and external business partners.

• Troubleshoot root cause issues in the Requisition to Payment cycle by interacting with Procurement and location personnel at all levels.

• Provide leadership for the team and area of responsibility.

• Participate as a stakeholder in enterprise projects.

• Lead and participate in Finance and MSC led initiatives.

• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching on specific tasks as well as individual professional development.

• Mentor others in both the 'big picture' and the details, tying initiatives to company goals.

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

• 7+ years managing corporate AP with at least $12B annual disbursement

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable/Procure-to-Pay business experience in SAP and/or Oracle

• 4+ years of experience managing Offshore Staff (OSP)

Soft Skills

• Leadership

• Communication

• Analytical thinking

• Problem-solving

• Coaching

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Overland Park, Kansas and some days remote.

Work Environment

Working hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, choose your two days out.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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