Accounts Payable Manager

Hitachi•Holland, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as an Accounts Payable Manager as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. Location Type: This is a hybrid position based onsite in Holland, MI or Auburn Hills, MI. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable functions for a competitive automation organization. This role is responsible for managing a team of AP professionals, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while driving process efficiency, strong internal controls and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication and management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and partners closely with Supply Chain, Project Management and Finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including people management
Experience managing AP in a high-volume, complex organization
Strong knowledge of AP best practices, internal controls and month-end close
Proven ability to enforce policies while maintaining positive business relationships
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective management and organizational skills
High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, multi-entity organization
ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Epicor, or similar)
Experience partnering closely with Supply Chain teams
Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
Manage weekly check runs via ACH, wire, and other payment methods
Resolve complex vendor issues and escalations efficiently
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and audit requirements (internal and external)
Lead AP-related month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting
Develop and maintain AP metrics and KPIs
Identify trends and opportunities for process improvement
Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects related to AP, procurement, or financial systems
Expense Reporting Management Serve as the primary administrator for the company’s employee expense reporting system(Concur), including system configuration, user access, maintenance, updates and new entity onboarding
Maintain expense categories, approval workflows and compliance rules within the reporting platform
Own and manage corporate travel and expense policies, ensuring consistent enforcement and alignment with company guidelines
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors related to expense management processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations managers to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
Serve as the key AP point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements