Supervisor, Accounts Payable
$60k - $90kFortune Brands
The Supervisor Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounts payable operations for designated Business Units ensuring the delivery of accurate timely and compliant AP services through a third-party outsourcing partner (Genpact). This role serves as the primary point of contact between the business AP operations and the outsourced provider driving service excellence issue resolution stakeholder satisfaction and continuous process improvement.
The AP Supervisor partners closely with Finance Procurement Internal Audit Treasury and business leaders to manage escalations monitor service levels strengthen controls and ensure operational effectiveness. This position provides leadership coaching and oversight to support the successful execution of AP processes while building trust and credibility across the organization.
Location: Hybrid in Deerfield IL (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)
Responsibilities
AP Operations & Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for the outsourced AP provider (Genpact) ensuring delivery of agreed service levels operational excellence and compliance with company policies.
- Monitor AP performance metrics identify service gaps and drive corrective actions to improve accuracy timeliness and customer satisfaction.
- Lead regular operational reviews with Genpact to discuss performance results issue trends root causes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee invoice processing vendor maintenance payment execution and expense reporting activities performed by the outsourced provider.
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining appropriate controls and documentation requirements.
- Manage weekly and monthly payment activities including checks ACH wire transfers and exception processing.
- Support the FBIN escheatment process for both vendors and customers.
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership
- Act as the primary AP contact for designated Business Units and Corporate Functions building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Conduct monthly business review meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on AP performance discuss open issues and align on improvement opportunities.
- Develop and present reporting dashboards and executive summaries related to AP operations service levels issue resolution and audit activities.
- Partner with business leaders to proactively identify operational challenges and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
- Foster trust and credibility by providing responsive support clear communication and effective issue resolution.
Escalation Management & Problem Resolution
- Own complex AP escalations and serve as the point of coordination between internal stakeholders vendors and Genpact.
- Maintain an issue log ensuring timely investigation root-cause analysis corrective actions and communication of resolution plans.
- Drive accountability for issue remediation and process improvements to prevent recurring operational challenges.
- Escalate systemic risks and control concerns to leadership with recommended action plans.
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Provide day-to-day guidance coaching and functional leadership to AP team members and outsourced resources.
- Support onboarding and business process training for new AP team members and Genpact personnel to ensure knowledge transfer and operational consistency.
- Identify lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency strengthen controls and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
- Promote standardization of AP processes across Business Units while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Support change management efforts related to system enhancements process redesign and operational improvements.
Financial Controls Audit & Reporting
- Oversee vendor statement reconciliations and resolution of invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Support month-end close activities including accrual reviews reconciliations and reporting requirements.
- Serve as the AP lead for internal and external audit requests coordinating deliverables and ensuring timely responses.
- Monitor compliance with SOX controls company policies and AP procedures.
- Support 1099 reporting vendor compliance requirements and other regulatory obligations as needed.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field preferred.
- 4 years of Accounts Payable Shared Services or accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes internal controls and accounting principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle PeopleSoft or similar platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a shared services or outsourced AP operating model.
- Experience presenting operational performance metrics to leadership and business stakeholders.
- Knowledge of SOX controls audit support 1099 reporting and vendor compliance requirements.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting multiple Business Units within a complex organizational structure.
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60000 USD - $90000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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