Accounts Payable Manager

Tessenderlo Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager leads the Accounts Payable function within the Finance organization and is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, supplier payments, AP controls, and compliance with company policies. This role oversees AP team performance, supports cash requirements related to supplier payments, partners with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and vendor issues, and ensures effective use of SAP, VIM, and related AP processes to support operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and month-end close activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Eight years of Accounts Payable experience, including 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
Strong working knowledge of AP processes, including invoice processing, 3-way matching, vendor master data, supplier payments, 1099/W-9 requirements, and month-end close support.
Strong understanding of internal controls, payment controls, fraud prevention, and audit documentation.
Ability to monitor AP KPIs, identify process improvement opportunities, and communicate operational performance clearly.
Strong communication, relationship-building, conflict management, and escalation-resolution skills.
Demonstrated leadership behaviors, including coaching, accountability, collaboration, and clear communication in both routine and difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

SAP, VIM, or similar ERP/AP automation system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing and payment of supplier invoices.
Monitor outgoing cash requirements related to supplier payments and support cash forecasting as needed.
Oversee supplier payment runs, payment approvals, and related controls to ensure payments are accurate, timely, authorized, and compliant with company policies.
Manage, coach, and develop the AP team, including workload allocation, training, performance feedback, and department goals.
Ensure effective use of SAP, VIM, and related AP tools to manage invoice processing, approvals, exceptions, reporting, 3-way matching, and process documentation.
Support month-end close through AP accruals, AP-related journal entries, GR/IR and AP reconciliations, and timely support for internal and external audit requests.
Monitor AP performance metrics, including invoice cycle time, exception rates, first-pass rate, aging items, blocked invoices, and team productivity, and drive related process improvements.
Maintain AP procedures, support training, and ensure consistent application of Finance policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Respond to supplier requests and inquiries, including payment status, invoice discrepancies, account statements, and escalation matters.
Partner with internal teams to ensure vendor master data is accurate, properly controlled, and supported by appropriate documentation for vendor setup and changes, including banking details, tax information, payment terms, and fraud-prevention controls.
Perform other assignments as requested.

Benefits

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
Paid maternity and parental time off
Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
Long-Term Disability insurance
Company referral program