Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Overview

Location:

USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Manager, Accounts Payable

Time Type:
Full Time

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for ensuring that accounts payable policies and practices are followed globally by all DSV IMS entities and for implementing new AP processes successfully within the AP team. This role provides timely and accurate payments to vendors while enforcing DSV financial policies and local regulations, prepares AP reports and KPIs, and monitors the performance of AP staff.

The position requires strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with managers across departments.

• Support the Purchasing Team and Purchasing Managers to problem‑solve internal issues, develop efficiencies, and strengthen vendor relationships, while maintaining excellent internal and external customer service.
• Distribute clear and updated communications across departments regarding policies and procedures.
• Report AP activities and KPIs to management to meet team, departmental, and company objectives.
• Meet and exceed metrics established and periodically revised by management.
• Monitor and support OCR program and template updates to achieve an 80%+ hit rate.
• Assist in problem‑solving, researching root causes, and communicating with internal or external partners to reach resolution.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement with the AP and Finance departments and implement new processes to increase overall capacity.
• Manage the end‑to‑end payable process leading up to invoice payment.
• Ensure timely processing of payables by AP staff to prevent credit holds, zero bin, or machine‑down issues.
• Verify that all invoices comply with internal and external audit requirements and local country legal rulings.
• Oversee weekly payment processes and manage pre‑payment requests.
• Serve as the primary administrator for credit card programs.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; conduct new‑hire AP orientation for all IMS staff.
• Maintain vendor assignments for AP staff and realign as needed for organizational changes.
• Handle local VAT reporting for all DSV IMS entities as required.
• Provide support for local financial and tax audits as needed.
• Support month‑end closing through preparation of schedules and/or journal entries in collaboration with local CFO and Senior Manager, Financial Controlling.
• Oversee vendor aging for unusual items; ensure timely follow‑up by monitoring AP aging, unbilled GRV, PO GRV, and KPI reports.
• Support enhancement projects related to procurement, payable processing, or settlement.
• Conduct yearly employee performance reviews with direct staff.

• Lead a team of 8‑10 Accounts Payable Specialists.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Five (5) years or more of prior experience in accounting.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience with leadership responsibilities.

• Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• ERP System.

• English (reading, writing, and verbal).

• Intermediate.

• Good understanding of established general accounting policies and procedures.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to manage confidential information with utmost care, security, and discretion.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others within and across functions at all levels of the company.
• Flexible and able to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• SAP/Priority experience.

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