Accounts Payable Manager

Description

At GSM Outdoors, our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting the growth and success of our portfolio of leading outdoor brands. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our full-cycle Accounts Payable function and ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processing across the organization.

This role will oversee the Accounts Payable team, establish and maintain effective processes and controls, partner with Accounting and Finance leadership, and serve as a key point of contact for vendors and internal business partners.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who brings strong Accounts Payable expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for developing people and improving processes.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment processing, vendor management, reconciliations, month-end close activities, internal controls, and compliance.

This position will lead, train, and develop the Accounts Payable team while ensuring procedures are consistently followed and continuously improved. The Manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional Accounting and Finance teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and maintain accurate financial records.

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Oversee Accounts Payable associates responsible for accurately entering invoices, resolving invoice exceptions, and processing payments.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, coding, and approval prior to payment.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment processing and check runs.
• Oversee credit and debit adjustments, refunds, and other vendor account transactions.
• Prepare and reconcile vendor statements as needed.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable activity and expenses to the General Ledger.
• Ensure appropriate and timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Oversee intercompany netting and related Accounts Payable activities.
• Ensure accurate application of the three-way matching process for inventory and landed-cost transactions.
• Work with Accounting teams to identify and resolve variances and discrepancies.

• Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Develop and maintain training programs and resources for Accounts Payable staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and monitor team productivity and accuracy.
• Utilize performance metrics to evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure audit controls are properly documented, maintained, and effective in mitigating financial and operational risk.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the overall Accounts Payable function.
• Support the implementation of technology and process improvements that improve automation and scalability.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company policies and established Accounts Payable procedures.

• Serve as an escalation point for vendor and internal business-unit issues.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors…