Manager of Freight Payment

TJX•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

The Manager of Freight Payment leads the day-to-day activities of the Freight Payment team, ensuring efficient department operations and providing leadership and guidance to associates. The role partners with Logistics Finance and Accounting on freight accruals and payments to support accurate budgeting and forecasting, and provides senior leadership with reporting and analysis for business decisions and financial planning. It works cross-functionally with Logistics, Logistics Finance, Accounting, and Expenses Payable to ensure invoices and payments are processed efficiently, accurately, and on time. The manager sets, monitors, and enforces department policies, procedures, and goals; uses dashboards and analytics to measure and improve performance; identifies opportunities to improve invoice processing, payments, and reporting; and recommends system changes when appropriate. The role prepares and presents research, reports, and results in virtual and in-person settings, develops relationships with transportation carriers, manages and develops staff, coaches and counsels staff on performance issues, and supports special projects, business initiatives, and system upgrades as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management, or equivalent job experience.
3–5 years of audit, payables, transportation/logistics, or equivalent experience at a manager level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Strong leadership and managerial skills.
Demonstrated high-level critical thinking and ability to plan ahead.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Freight Payment team, ensuring efficient and effective department operations.
Provide leadership and guidance to associates and manage staff development for future growth within the department and organization.
Partner with Logistics Finance and Accounting on freight accruals and payments to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
Provide senior leadership with reporting and analysis to inform business decisions and financial planning.
Work cross-functionally with Logistics, Logistics Finance, Accounting, and Expenses Payable to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely invoice and payment processing.
Set, monitor, and enforce department policies, procedures, and goals.
Analyze dashboards and other analytics to measure and improve performance.
Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, payments, and reporting, and recommend system changes when appropriate.
Prepare and present research, reporting, and results in virtual and in-person settings.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key transportation carriers.
Coach and counsel staff on individual performance issues.
Support special projects, business initiatives, and system upgrades as needed.