Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

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Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation's leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you'll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?
We're committed to your success, personally and professionally. You'll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth:
  You'll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture:
  Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounts Payable will oversee the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounts Payable Specialists, ensuring effective management of accounts payable operations. This role involves supervising a team for a high-volume shared-service accounts payable operation for a growing business. Delivering high quality service to the business includes developing strong processes and controls, managing high volumes of day, and supervising a team across a matrix organizational structure.

This role requires a change agent who can build high quality, scalable processes that will support ongoing growth.

Essential Functions

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team
• Develop and implement strategies for effective invoice processing and payment management
• Monitor team performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Days Payable Outstanding, Invoice Processing Time, and Payment Accuracy
• Maintain a high-quality vendor-master that serves as the golden record for payment processing
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve vendor disputes and financial discrepancies
• Approve payment runs and ensure adherence to company policies
• Oversee the vendor onboarding process, including payment terms decisions
• Oversee annual 1099 filing process
• Ensure new acquisitions are properly set up to support payment processing
• This includes aligning vendor master files, creating interim payment solutions, and transitioning the newly acquired team to new processes and controls
• Oversee the import of multiple payment files each day and quickly resolve issues to ensure prompt payment
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards in accounts payable processes
• Manage multiple competing priorities and ensure timely responses to requests
• Provide regular reports to senior management on accounts payable status and issues
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in accounts payable management, with a strong understanding of accounting principles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Strong data management and Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex and time-sensitive issues
• Proficiency in relevant software, including Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP systems. Microsoft Business Central and Dynamics 365 are a plus

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and…