Accounts Payable Manager

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

3d•$86,500 - $126,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the talented Finance team, you will play the key role in fostering a highly functional Accounts Payable (AP) team for our U.S. Mercury Marine businesses. This is a hybrid position requiring a weekly on-site presence at our World Headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin while also allowing for greater work-life flexibility. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required
A personality and style at ease in a fast-paced environment, results-oriented and process-driven with an impeccable attention to detail
Ability to foster a collaborative and proactive work environment emphasizing accuracy, attention to detail, innovation, and teamwork.
Leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills to drive change with demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and recognized team development skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications, and strong understanding and experience with ERP’s (Oracle Preferred)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Solid understanding of sales and use taxes for manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Multiple years of experience in Procure to Pay process for manufacturing
Three or more years of general accounting experience is preferred
Knowledge of ERP systems with Oracle experience preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the overall execution and oversight of AP and payment processes in accordance with internal policies and controls
Act as a point of escalation for the AP team and ensure professional, accurate and timely remediation of issues
Proactively communicate with external customers as well as cross-functional internal stakeholders within the organization
Maintain and analyze cash and AP ledger accounts by reconciling processed work, verifying entries, and comparing system reports to balances.
Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries
Responsible for sales and use tax including support of audits
Assist with business cash forecasting
Drive efficiency improvement projects
Lead, coach, and develop the accounts payable team
Engage with peer finance leadership across the group
Special projects as directed by the Global Financial Controller and CFO