Accounts Payable Manager

Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future. Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat. ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment. When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources. As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be leading a high-impact Accounts Payable function at a growing multi-national company—building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and elevating the experience for both vendors and employees. Owning end‑to‑end AP operations and month‑end close outcomes—accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Leading and developing a team—coaching, hiring, and creating a culture of accountability and service. Driving modernization—optimizing ERP/AP workflows, approvals, and controls to support scale. Partnering cross‑functionally—being the trusted AP advisor to Finance, Procurement, and leaders across the business. Protecting integrity—SOX‑minded, detail‑driven, and committed to ethical, independent vendor relationships. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position is part of the Accounting & Finance team and will be onsite in Glen Allen, VA. What a typical day looks like: Manage a team of 5 direct reports. Develop, monitor and ensure compliance with the ChemTreat’s Expense Report policy. Ensure all electronic and check disbursements, independent contractors, and tax payments are processed on a timely basis. Develop, implement, enhance and optimize the AP systems, functions, procedures and policies, to ensure adherence to guidelines and best practices for AP Team. Provide outstanding customer service; respond to AP and expense report questions/concerns to meet business needs in a professional and timely manner. Oversee the month‑end close for Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and timely posting to the general ledger. Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and segregation of duties related to accounts payable and disbursements. Monitor and report key AP performance metrics (aging, exception rates, payment accuracy). Who this role is perfect for: The Process Builder — You love creating order from complexity. You’ve improved AP workflows, tightened controls, and standardized policies to make things faster, cleaner, and scalable. The People Leader — You’ve led teams with empathy and accountability. You coach, develop, and elevate performance while building a service‑first mindset. The Controls Champion — You’re comfortable in a SOX environment and understand segregation of duties. You spot risk early, document clearly, and elevate appropriately. The ERP Power User — You’ve worked in a large ERP AP environment and can translate business needs into system/process improvements (including 1099 readiness). The Vendor & Stakeholder Partner — You communicate with clarity and professionalism, balancing vendor relationships with internal priorities and policy compliance. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance required. 6+ years of experience in finance and accounting (a professional history of progressing Accounts Payable responsibilities). 5+ years experience leading others (a proven track record of hiring, developing and coaching teams to deliver results). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and manipulation of large data sets across multiple worksheets; proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Large ERP Accounts Payable system experience as well as 1099 filing experience is a plus. ChemTreat is proud to be a part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources— and building rewarding careers along the way. US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodation. Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here. #J-18808-Ljbffr