Manager - Accounts Payable

Behr Paint Company•Santa Ana, CA

3d•$91,700 - $144,100•Hybrid

About The Position

To thrive as an Accounts Payable Manager, you are a collaborative leader who excels at driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring accurate, timely payment processes across a complex organization. You'll bring a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls. You will also improve execution and build positive relationships across Finance, Procurement, Operations, Treasury, IT, and other key business functions. We are looking for someone who is energized by solving challenges, improving processes, and delivering outstanding results! In this role, you will own the invoice and payment management for the U.S. and Canada, leading all aspects of invoice processing, payment execution, vendor support, cash forecasting, month-end activities, and compliance requirements. You will guide and develop a dedicated team, strengthen controls, enhance payment integrity, and champion automation and continuous improvement initiatives. We value leaders who can influence across departments, drive meaningful change, and create efficient, scalable processes that support business growth. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and financial accuracy.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations, Accounting, or a related field.
3+ years of leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable operations, payment processing, vendor management, and control mechanisms.
Experience supporting compliance initiatives, audits, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
Proven ability to lead process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience
Experience with SAP, Tungsten, or similar ERP and AP automation platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the invoice and payment management for the U.S. and Canada.
Lead all aspects of invoice processing, payment execution, vendor support, cash forecasting, month-end activities, and compliance requirements.
Guide and develop a dedicated team.
Strengthen controls and enhance payment integrity.
Champion automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Influence across departments and drive meaningful change.
Create efficient, scalable processes that support business growth.