Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Requirements

• 15 years of direct AP experience in a complex environment with multiple departments/complex expense allocations with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Working knowledge of Workday Financial and Concur Payable (preferred) or other similar systems
• Strong understanding of value added tax (VAT) regulations across multiple jurisdictions and their applicability to invoice processing
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; detail oriented and self-motivated
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable team located in US, Canada, UK and India, providing guidance, training and support to ensure high performance
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices
• Use 3 way reconciliation between Salesforce, Concur and Workday to ensure proper coding, allocation and classification of transactions in line with Company policy
• Monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Work in collaboration with procurement, tax and technology departments to continuously improve and streamline systems (Concur and Workday) to accommodate ever changing and complex global environment
• Continue ensuring effective integration and functionality of Concur and Workday systems, addressing any issues that arise
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving payment issues promptly
• Work in collaboration with HR and payroll to ensure all payrolls are funded on time
• Identify and research payments exceptions and work with the banks and vendors to close them on a timely basis
• Support external audits, providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries as needed
• Ensure compliance with 1099 filings for US entities
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP function
• Lead projects to automate manual processes, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Workday Financial and Concur Payable (preferred) or other similar systems