Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Faith Technologies•Menasha, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership and oversight of the company’s accounts payable function, reporting to the Corporate Controller. This role partners with the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to ensure efficient, controlled, and scalable AP operations while focusing on process improvement, systems optimization, compliance, risk management, and organizational development. The Senior Manager serves as a key accounting leader and strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Procurement, and other business functions, with a focus on strengthening the AP function and supporting the company’s continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay experience
5+ years of accounts payable management or leadership experience

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight of AP in partnership with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager.
Establish policies, procedures, controls, and performance expectations that support accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Partner with the AP Manager on day-to-day operations and serve as an escalation point for complex matters.
Monitor AP performance and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Lead initiatives to improve AP processes, automation, workflows, and efficiency.
Provide leadership for ERP and AP system implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
Partner with Finance, BT, Procurement, and business leaders to optimize AP systems and standardize processes.
Lead testing and implementation of significant system and process changes.
Establish and maintain strong controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes.
Monitor compliance with company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls.
Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor setup, payments, fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized transactions.
Partner with the Corporate Controller and auditors on AP-related audits and control requirements.
Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, payment processes, and payment controls.
Partner with Procurement and business leaders to strengthen vendor and purchasing processes.
Monitor vendor and payment activity and resolve significant or escalated issues.
Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure AP supports accurate and timely financial reporting.
Oversee AP-related reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities.
Monitor AP aging, cash requirements, and other metrics to support financial decision-making.
Lead, coach, and develop the AP Manager and AP team.
Establish clear accountability and promote professional development, cross-training, and succession planning.
Empower the AP Manager to own day-to-day operations while providing strategic oversight and support.
Partner with Finance, Procurement, Operations, BT, and other departments on initiatives impacting AP.
Provide AP expertise for system implementations, process changes, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
Communicate AP performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Corporate Controller and leadership.
Lead through strategy, oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement rather than transactional AP activity.
Develop and empower the AP Manager to manage daily operations.
Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.
Establish scalable processes and controls that support business growth.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, service, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.