Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity with the Finance Shared Services team for an Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment. This high-impact leadership role leads a team of seven and oversees the accurate, timely and compliant execution of annual payments across CHS. The Manager, SAP Accounts Payable - Payment partners across the organization to provide expertise in SAP payment processes, integrations, internal controls and issue resolution, while supporting vendor, patronage and grain settlement payments. This role also drives process improvements across key areas such as prepayments, blocked payables, lienholder processes and the use of Celonis to strengthen payment accuracy and operational efficiency.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must work a hybrid work structure (3+ days per week) in the corporate office located in Inver Grove Heights, MN. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the Central Payments team and oversee the accurate, timely and compliant execution. 
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable payment operations, including vendor payments, blocked payments, lienholder reviews and related payment activities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, audit standards and lienholder compliance obligations.
• Serve as the organizations subject matter expert for SAP Accounts Payable and subledger payment processes, providing guidance, troubleshooting and recommendations to business partners and counterparties.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, settlements, operational business teams, IT, sourcing, treasury and external counterparties to support effective payment execution and resolve complex issues.
• Provide strategic direction and best-practice guidance for new payment-related projects, system implementations and process changes to promote consistent, well-controlled outcomes.
• Lead payment process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, controls and the overall business-partner experience.
• Evaluate upstream and downstream impacts across interconnected systems, accounting processes, bank accounts and operational workflows to support sound payment decisions.
• Monitor payment performance, service-level commitments, issue resolution and project milestones to ensure timely delivery of business priorities.
• Develop, coach and support team members through training, problem solving, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• SAP Payment experience
• Accounting subject matter expertise
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to influence and motivate
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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