Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Valmont Industries • Valley, NE

20d

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable oversees the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This leadership role drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls, manages vendor relationships, and supports financial reporting across the organization. This position reports to the Vice President North America Controllership & Global Finance Services Centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 7+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 9+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience
• 7-10+ years of progressive AP or accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience is a high-volume shared services or multi-entity environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Working knowledge of accounting software: IFS, QAD, SAGE
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Basware, Ariba)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team; provide performance evaluations and mentoring
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Operations teams to resolve any supplier invoicing issues
• Oversee full-cycle AP operations, including invoice entry, 3-way match, approvals, and payment runs
• Ensure timely payment of all vendors while optimizing working capital and payment terms
• Manage the corporate travel expense reimbursement program (Concur)
• Review and approve payment batches
• Maintain strong internal controls and adhere to SOX, GAAP, and company policies
• Oversee annual 1099/1096 reporting and compliance
• Identify and execute automation opportunities which includes streamlining AP workflows to increase accuracy and reduce processing time.
• Implement standardized procedures, documentation and training.
• Responsible for investigating issues from external and internal sources
• Assist both Internal and External Audit with compliance and regulatory investigations
• Work with multiple sites utilizing different ERP systems
• Monitor and oversee the US Bank freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees