Manager, Finance - Accounts Payable / Travel & Expense

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$109,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Finance Accounts Payable / Travel & Expense will oversee an accounts payable team supporting accounts payable operations and the T&E card program. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, including experience with ledger posting and reconciliation related to AP activity, as well as the ability to operate effectively across multiple financial systems, business partners, and control requirements. The manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and an offshore service provider that supports certain day-to-day AP activities, helping ensure service quality, issue resolution, and consistent execution of established processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience
Strong people management skills
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
Experience in SOX-controlled finance operations, including control execution, documentation, testing support, issue remediation, and audit readiness.
Experience managing high-volume AP, vendor, policyholder, T&E card, and employee expense processes with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, risk management, and customer service.
Experience with global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies, including governance, consistent execution, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Experience supporting AP and T&E system changes, testing coordination, user acceptance testing, implementation readiness, and related enterprise applications such as Oracle, Ariba, and Concur.
Experience working with offshore or outsourced service providers in a shared services or finance operations environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills, with the ability to explain issues, decisions, and process changes clearly.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, increase efficiency, and use Microsoft 365 and related business applications effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop an accounts payable team responsible for accounts payable operations and the T&E card program.
Oversee vendor and policyholder payment activity, ensuring payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and applicable controls.
Manage accounting activities related to AP transactions, including review of postings, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other ledger impacts.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and T&E activity.
Own and manage Global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies, ensuring consistent execution, governance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with external banking partners and vendors as well as internal Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, IT, and business stakeholders through clear, timely, and professional communication to resolve issues and support business needs.
Partner with and oversee the offshore service provider supporting day-to-day AP functions, including monitoring workflow, resolving escalations, and ensuring alignment with service expectations.
Oversee and support processes involving Oracle, iBPS, Ariba, and Concur, including system-related issue resolution, enhancement opportunities, system changes, and user acceptance testing.
Maintain strong internal controls over AP and T&E processes, including SOX control execution, documentation, evidence review, and audit support.
Monitor payment risk, duplicate payment prevention, vendor and payment controls, exception activity, and fraud-risk indicators to support a secure and well-controlled payment environment.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency gains while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and service quality.
Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, reporting, metrics, and operational controls to support a scalable and well-controlled payment environment.
Demonstrate ownership, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain awareness of evolving accounts payable and T&E standards, regulatory requirements, industry practices, and company policies.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs