Accounts Payable Manager

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Why Join Simplot?

This is not your typical Accounts Payable leadership role.

As our Accounts Payable Manager, you'll lead a critical business function at scale, influence enterprise-wide processes, and drive modernization efforts that improve how work gets done across North America. You'll work alongside Finance, Procurement, IT, Treasury, and business leaders to transform AP operations through automation, process optimization, and technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and modernize Accounts Payable operations across North America
• Drive automation, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Influence business outcomes and operational strategy, not just transaction processing
• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve processes across the organization
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams while shaping the future of AP
• Join a stable, growing company that offers long-term career opportunities and meaningful work

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Supervisors, Senior Supervisors, and AP professionals across North America.
• Establish a culture of accountability, service excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for AP operations, controls, and best practices.

Business Process Transformation

• Lead initiatives to modernize AP processes through automation, digital solutions, and workflow optimization.
• Drive SAP transformation efforts, system enhancements, OCR technologies, payment platforms, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and enhance vendor experiences.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payment processing.
• Monitor key performance indicators including invoice cycle times, aging, productivity, and error rates.
• Implement scalable processes and controls that support business growth while maintaining compliance.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, IT, and business leaders to improve end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.
• Influence decisions that drive operational effectiveness and enhance business performance.
• Support enterprise initiatives including shared services optimization, system implementations, and global alignment efforts.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading teams and driving operational improvements in a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, or system enhancements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence across functions and drive change in a dynamic environment.
• Strategic mindset balanced with operational execution.

Job Requisition ID : 25485

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s) : Simplot Headquarters - Boise 

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **