Senior Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services

• Lead and manage Invoice-to-Pay dedicated personnel across three North American locations


• Drive process improvement, coaching, development, continuous learning, and results


• Analyze workflows, processes, and operational measures to identify root causes and justify improvements across procure-to-pay processes


• Direct troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration to create scalable procure-to-pay processes


• Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and process roadmaps


• Ensure accounts payable procedures comply with state and federal regulations


• Support month-end close through accrual preparation and reconciliations


• Communicate with auditors and provide reports and reconciliations to support timely, accurate audits


• Report directly to the VP and Corporate Controller


• Help design and implement a shared services model for accounts payable teams and processes


• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, and treasury departments

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance required


• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including experience with ERP payables systems, continuous improvement, and managing others


• Extensive background in accounts payable operations in mid-sized to large manufacturing organizations and end-to-end procure-to-pay processes


• High proficiency using Excel and ERP/MRP software, preferably Infor Syteline ERP


• Knowledge and background in process improvement, business operations, project management, change management, and automation/technology systems implementations


• Ability to travel up to 25%


• Strong organization and analytical skills


• Subject matter expertise enabling independent and reliable execution of essential functions


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently without sacrificing accuracy


• Ability to use judgment in decision-making related to job tasks


• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and lead through change and transformative growth

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable operations, process improvement, and ERP systems, with a strong focus on compliance and strategic development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and drive operational excellence in procure-to-pay processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Operations


• ERP Payables Systems


• Process Improvement


• Project Management


• Change Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable


• Procure-to-Pay Processes


• Financial Analysis


• Accrual Preparation


• Reconciliation


• Workflow Analysis


• Operational Measures


• Data Analysis


• Continuous Improvement


• Automation Implementation

Soft Skills

• Strong Organization Skills


• Analytical Skills


• Excellent Communication


• Interpersonal Skills


• Judgment in Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting


• Undergraduate Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Organizations


• Shared Services Model


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Auditing


• Compliance with Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Excel


• Infor Syteline ERP


• ERP/MRP Software