Manager, Accounts Payable

Manager, Accounts Payable

Location: Mesa, Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible to ensure accounts payable policies and practices are followed globally by all DSV IMS entities and that new AP processes are implemented successfully by the AP team members. This role is responsible for providing timely and accurate payments to vendors while enforcing and complying with DSV financial policies and local processes and regulations. This position will develop and prepare necessary AP reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and other deliverables as needed, as well as monitor the activity and performance of the AP team members. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and cash forecast activities. The AP Team Manager will have contact with managers in other departments which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Purchasing Team and Purchasing Managers to problem solve internal issues, develop efficiencies, and support vendor relationships.
• Maintain internal and external relationships by providing excellent customer service.
• Distribute clear and updated communications with all departments regarding department policies and procedures.
• Report AP activities and KPIs to management as appropriate 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 80%+ hit rate
• Assist in problem-solving, researching root causes and communicating to internal/external business partners to reach resolution.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement with the AP and Finance departments and implement new processes as needed to increase overall department capacity.
• Responsible for managing 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.
• Ensure that all invoices comply with both internal and external audit requirements and local country(ies) legal rulings.
• Oversee weekly payment process; manage prepayment requests. Primary administrator for credit card programs.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; perform new hire AP orientation for all IMS staff.
• Responsible for maintaining the vendor assignments for AP staff and realigning as needed to support ongoing departmental and organizational changes.
• Responsible for local VAT reporting for all DSV IMS entities, as needed.
• Provide support for local financial and tax audits, as needed.
• Support the month-end closing process through preparation of schedules and/or journal entries as agreed upon with local CFO and Sr Manager, Financial Controlling.
• Oversee the vendor aging for unusual items; ensure timely follow up by monitoring the AP aging, unbilled GRV, and PO GRV reports and AP KPI reports.
• Support enhancement projects pertaining to procurement, payable processing, or settlement, as needed.
• Conduct yearly employee performance reviews with direct staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 8-10 Accounts Payable Specialists

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook
• ERP System
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, and verbal)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate
• Other Skills: Good understanding of established general accounting policies and procedures. Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision. Effective oral & written communication skills. Must possess integrity and be able to manage confidential information with the 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. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously and effectively. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The expected base pay range is $93,500 – $141,000 Annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.