Manager Accounts Payable

Job Overview

Manager, Accounts Payable – responsible for supporting Mattel’s Global Accounts Payable function in North and South America.

• Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, controls, service delivery, and performance outcomes for the Americas region, including supplier onboarding, oversight of the full invoice life cycle, month-end close procedures, and monthly liability account reconciliations for approximately 10 legal entities for both 3rd party and Intercompany payables
• Lead, coach, develop, and performance manage the Americas AP team, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development
• Serve as business owner for Americas AP BPO(Genpact) service delivery, including SLA performance and KPI achievement
• Accountable for AP-related balance sheet integrity, payment execution, cash forecasting accuracy, working capital impacts, and audit readiness
• Lead frequent governance/stakeholder calls and provide training as necessary
• Establish, monitor, and drive accountability for AP operational KPIs, service delivery metrics, and continuous improvement targets
• Disburse payments, manage bank rejections/returns
• Meet Service Level Agreements with our business partners
• Comply with all Mattel’s Financial Policies, SOX and Audit Certification tasks
• Partner with Treasury, Procurement, Controllership, Tax, Internal Audit,other Regional Payables Managers,and Finance leadership to drive enterprise-wide process improvements
• Establish process standards, and make governance decisions impacting AP Americas service delivery
• Lead strategic AP transformation initiatives, including automation, ERP optimization, AI-enabled solutions, and process redesign
• Develop and maintain professional relationships while providing high quality, efficient and courteous service

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingor Finance
• 7+years related experience in accounting, finance or a related field
• Full knowledge of accounting principals, preparing detailed account reconciliations and balance sheet/income statement impacts
• Strong knowledge of software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Experience with large,globalERP/Financial systems-Oracle Fusion Experience preferred
• Manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to research independently to drill down, find account discrepancies, identify problems, suggest viable solutions and make decisions within scope of responsibility
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Work in and support a team environment, keeping with Mattel’s One‑Team values
• Ability to recognize opportunities to streamline and standardize global processes
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to shift priorities to meet deadlines
• Abilityto workextendedhoursduring critical periods(month-end close,projectgo-lives, etc.).Ability to participate inglobal meetingsthatmay beoutsideofUSregular working hours.
• Ability to travelonoccasion.
• Demonstrated agrowth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

* The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.