Manager, Accounts Payable

The Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable is responsible for leading enterprise Accounts Payable operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor transactions and payments across Victoria’s Secret & Co. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, support audits, and ensure strong financial controls. This role is also responsible for leading process improvement and technology initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and standardization, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in a fast-paced and highly complex environment.

• Lead day-to-day enterprise Accounts Payable invoicing, controls, tax filings and payments
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 5 associates while coordinating with offshore resources and cross-functional partners
• Oversee all invoice postings ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing
• Ensure AP operations comply with company policies, SOX requirements, anti-corruption controls, and other applicable financial and operational requirements
• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities for Accounts Payable, ensuring all transactions are appropriately recorded, accruals are complete and accurate, system interfaces are reconciled and inactive as required, and all applicable Blackbooks are reviewed timely
• Partner with Treasury to support disbursement cash forecasting, liquidity planning and payment strategy
• Oversee annual tax reporting and compliance activities, including 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1042-S, and T4A-
• Monitor and resolve complex invoice, vendor, payment, and system issues, partnering with appropriate business and technology teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Maintain and strengthen AP controls, including invoice intake, approval, payment, banking, vendor master, and system interface controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency through automation and process redesign
• Lead or support enterprise initiatives involving AP and payment processes
• Support internal and external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of control and compliance matters
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and performance expectations that support consistent and effective AP operations
• Manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong service levels, financial accuracy, and control compliance
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, or related operations
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume, enterprise-level Accounts Payable operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, SOX, and financial compliance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing process or technology improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly complex environment
• High level of attention to detail, accountability, and…