Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS has an exciting opportunity with the Finance Shared Services team for an Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment. This high-impact leadership role leads a team of seven and oversees the accurate, timely and compliant execution of annual payments across CHS. The Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment partners across the organization to provide expertise in SAP payment processes, integrations, internal controls and issue resolution, while supporting vendor, patronage and grain settlement payments. This role also drives process improvements across key areas such as prepayments, blocked payables, lienholder processes and the use of Celonis to strengthen payment accuracy and operational efficiency. To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must work a hybrid work structure (3+ days per week) in the corporate office located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
SAP Payment experience
Accounting subject matter expertise
Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
Ability to build strong customer relationships and provide excellent customer service.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to influence and motivate
Proficient in MS Office suite

Responsibilities

Lead the Central Payments team and oversee the accurate, timely and compliant execution.
Manage end-to-end accounts payable payment operations, including vendor payments, blocked payments, lienholder reviews and related payment activities.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, audit standards and lienholder compliance obligations.
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for SAP Accounts Payable and subledger payment processes, providing guidance, troubleshooting and recommendations to business partners and counterparties.
Partner with Accounts Payable, settlements, operational business teams, IT, sourcing, treasury and external counterparties to support effective payment execution and resolve complex issues.
Provide strategic direction and best-practice guidance for new payment-related projects, system implementations and process changes to promote consistent, well-controlled outcomes.
Lead payment process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, controls and the overall business-partner experience.
Evaluate upstream and downstream impacts across interconnected systems, accounting processes, bank accounts and operational workflows to support sound payment decisions.
Monitor payment performance, service-level commitments, issue resolution and project milestones to ensure timely delivery of business priorities.
Develop, coach and support team members through training, problem solving, performance management and continuous improvement.
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.