Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end AP function within a fast-paced manufacturing organization. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments across a complex, multi-ERP environment. The AP Manager will play a critical leadership role in driving process standardization, supporting system integrations, and leading upcoming ERP and Invoice Management System (IMS) implementations.

Operating within a matrix organization, this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, change leadership, and the ability to scale processes in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

This is a hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily AP operations including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and issue resolution.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices across multiple ERP systems.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and optimize working capital.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals across different locations.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Manage performance, workload allocation, and resource planning in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
• Standardize AP processes across business units and systems within a matrix structure.
• Champion best practices in AP, including touchless processing and electronic invoicing.
• Act as a key stakeholder in upcoming ERP and IMS implementations.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and external vendors to define AP requirements and workflows.
• Support system integrations, testing (UAT), and post-go-live stabilization.
• Drive adoption of new tools, automation technologies, and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Treasury, and Finance teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization, balancing global standards with local business needs.
• Support audit requests and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Develop and track KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit activities.
• Provide insights and reporting to senior finance leadership.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

What you know:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar high-volume, operational environments.
• Proven experience working in multi-ERP environments (D365 experience a plus).
• Experience supporting ERP and/or IMS implementations is highly preferred.
• Experience with shared services or global business services (GBS) models is desirable.
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives (RPA, OCR, e-invoicing) would be a plus.
• Change management experience in system implementation is preferred.
• Fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.
• Matrix organizational structure with global/regional stakeholders.
• Active transformation phase with ERP and IMS implementation.

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically between $80,000.00 to $105,000.00.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.