Global Accounts Payable Manager

Sazerac Company•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Global Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing Accounts Payable (AP), Vendor Setup, Concur and P-Card functions for Sazerac globally. The team consists of ~50 employees located in the US, India and Mexico. The role sets the strategic direction for the global AP function while ensuring operational excellence in day-to-day execution. The manager oversees policy, process, performance analytics, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for driving standardization, automation and best-in-class procure-to-pay (P2P) processes for Sazerac.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Strong analytical and technical skills
Detail oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
Record of successful leadership
Advanced knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
Ability to solve complex problems
Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
Exceptional project management skills and experience with the ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives and deadlines concurrently.
Prior experience leading and motivating a team of people
Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
7 years relevant experience (minimum)

Nice To Haves

5 years relevant experience including key roles in finance organization of large cpg company
Experience of managing a 3rd party agency, working with influencers as well as leading and coaching people
Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of global invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor master data governance
Lead special projects and global transformation initiatives as needed
Oversee timely and accurate processing of PO and non-PO invoices
Manage global payment methods (ACH, wire, check, virtual card, international payments) and optimize payment timing to maximize working capital
Manage month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and IT to streamline P2P processes
Lead vendor relationship management strategy, dispute resolution, and continuous service improvement
Identify and mitigate fraud, duplicate payments, and compliance risks
Support external and internal audits related to Accounts Payable
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX/internal controls, tax regulations, and audit requirements
Drive automation initiatives including ERP enhancements, workflow tools, OCR solutions, and electronic invoicing
Develop and monitor KPIs (cycle time, cost per invoice, first-pass yield, discount capture rate, vendor satisfaction, aging metrics)