Manager, Accounts Payable

Voyant Beauty•Hodgkins, IL

About The Position

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team. Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life. Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel. If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey. A Brief Overview The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, vendor master, P-Card, T&E administration, treasury, procurement, implementation of new systems and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role will manage a team, drive process improvements, ensure timely vendor payments, and support the financial close process. The Manager partners closely with IT, Plant Managers, accounting, and other departments to maintain a control environment and provide strategic direction for the AP function.

Requirements

4-6 years of progressive accounts payable or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
4-6 years with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP automation tools required.
4-6 years in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
Full-cycle AP process knowledge (High proficiency)
Leadership & people management (High proficiency)
ERP & AP systems (e.g., Epicor, Oracle, SAP) (High proficiency)
Internal controls & audit readiness (High proficiency)
Financial reporting & accruals (High proficiency)
Process improvement & automation (High proficiency)
Communication & stakeholder management (High proficiency)
Analytical & problem-solving skills (High proficiency)
Time management & prioritization (High proficiency)
Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) (High proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field, or equivalent experience (Preferred)
Master's Degree or CPA (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop the AP team to ensure high performance and growth. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative environment.
Oversee the full-cycle AP process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
Lead system upgrades and automation initiatives to improve AP efficiency, including ERP and workflow tools.
Maintain internal control environment, prepare for audits, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated issues, and ensure timely communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Support month-end and year-end close activities, including 1099 reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting on AP metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline procure-to-pay processes.
Participate in strategic planning and budgeting for departmental improvements.
Lead or contribute to special projects as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert for AP-related inquiries and training.