Manager, Accounts Payable

Your Role

The Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable is responsible for leading enterprise Accounts Payable operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor transactions and payments across Victoria's Secret & Co. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, support audits, and ensure strong financial controls. This role is also responsible for leading process improvement and technology initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and standardization, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in a fast-paced and highly complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day enterprise Accounts Payable invoicing, controls, tax filings and payments
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 5 associates while coordinating with offshore resources and cross-functional partners
• Oversee all invoice postings ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing
• Ensure AP operations comply with company policies, SOX requirements, anti-corruption controls, and other applicable financial and operational requirements
• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities for Accounts Payable, ensuring all transactions are appropriately recorded, accruals are complete and accurate, system interfaces are reconciled and inactive as required, and all applicable Blackbooks are reviewed timely
• Partner with Treasury to support disbursement cash forecasting, liquidity planning and payment strategy
• Oversee annual tax reporting and compliance activities, including 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1042-S, and T4A-NR filings
• Monitor and resolve complex invoice, vendor, payment, and system issues, partnering with appropriate business and technology teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Maintain and strengthen AP controls, including invoice intake, approval, payment, banking, vendor master, and system interface controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency through automation and process redesign
• Lead or support enterprise initiatives involving AP and payment processes
• Support internal and external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of control and compliance matters
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and performance expectations that support consistent and effective AP operations
• Manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong service levels, financial accuracy, and control compliance
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, or related operations
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume, enterprise-level Accounts Payable operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, SOX, and financial compliance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing process or technology improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly complex environment
• High level of attention to detail, accountability, and sound business judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Preferred Experience

• CPA or other relevant professional certification
• Experience with SAP and/or Ariba
• Prior people leadership or supervisory
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, Power Automate, or similar workflow automation tools
• Experience with international tax reporting and/or cross-border payment processes
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi-entity organization

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.