Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive technology, and countless devices used every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized for cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Our team is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and optimize the company's accounts payable function within a fast-paced global manufacturing environment. This role oversees the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, vendor support, ERP transaction management, and cross-functional collaboration, while adding supervisory leadership, process governance, escalation management, and process optimization reviews.

The position serves as both a hands-on operational player and a process improvement partner to Finance, Procurement, and operational stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership capability, operational discipline, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role is expected to drive efficiency, strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, and provide high-quality service to internal and external business partners.

Location:

Corporate Headquarters – Brookfield, CT (on-site; not open to remote)

• Support AP Manager and Senior Accountants in the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, including workflow management, invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor administration, travel expense forms.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of queued and recurring invoices, expense reports, wire transfers, ACH payments, and check runs.
• Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and exception handling to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls and support compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
• Partner with Procurement, Receiving, Treasury, and site Finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, purchase order mismatches, and vendor disputes.
• Monitor AP aging, accruals, payment terms, and vendor balances to optimize cash flow management and minimize financial risk.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable, including reconciliations, accrual support, and reporting.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and other regulatory or tax reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain AP metrics and reporting, including cycle time, processing accuracy, discount capture, and outstanding liabilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits related to accounts payable processes and controls.
• Assist in ERP optimization efforts, testing activities, and implementation of finance system upgrades or enhancements.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring a high level of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Support special projects and broader Finance initiatives as assigned.

Travel: 5% associated with professional development or team-based alignment meetings, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounts payable operations, accounting principles, and internal control environments within a publicly traded or multinational organization.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.
• Experience working within integrated ERP system (i.e. Oracle) or similar enterprise platforms preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and global…