Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) delivers innovative electrical distribution systems and solutions for complex power needs. The Accounts Payable Shared Services Senior Manager will lead the development and implementation of a shared services model for accounts payable, driving process standardization, technology improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and management of Invoice-to-Pay (I2P) dedicated personnel across 3 locations in North America with an emphasis on process improvement, coaching, development, continuous learning, and achieving results
- Analyze workflow, processes, and operational measures to identify root causes, quantify, and justify recommended improvements across the procure-to-pay process, including the use of new digital solutions
- Direct a team with troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration to create effective and efficient procure-to-pay processes that can be scaled
- Develop and translate strategy into operational goals, objectives, and process roadmaps
- Ensure accounts payable procedures are in compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Support month end close through accrual preparation and reconciliations
- Ensure effective communication with our auditors, providing reports and reconciliations as necessary, and ensure timely and accurate audits are performed
Skills
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience, including experience with ERP payables systems, continuous improvement, and managing others (experience with managing remote workers preferred)
- Extensive background in accounts payable operations in mid-sized to large manufacturing organizations and end to end procure-to-pay processes
- A high degree of proficiency using excel and ERP/MRP software, preferable 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% for collaboration, problem solving, or participation in process-improvement and company-wide events may be required
- Strong organization and analytical skills coupled with strong demonstrated subject matter expertise that enables independent and reliable execution of essential functions
- Adept and comfortable with managing multiple priorities and tasks with efficiency that does not sacrifice accuracy in results and a thoughtful, practical, analytical approach
- Ability to utilize judgment in decision-making process and decisions related to job tasks
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, ability to multi-task, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and to lead through change and transformative growth
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