Accounts Payable Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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 The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end AP operations for the North America region, leading and developing the regional AP team, and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments across all business units in scope. This role partners closely with Finance, Procurement, and key business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, process efficiencies, and continuous improvement across accounts payable. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Supervisors, Senior Supervisors, and AP staff across North America Analyze AP metrics and KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, aging, error rates) to identify trends and improvement opportunities Drive process improvements, internal controls compliance, automation, SAP transformation initiatives, and standardization across AP workflows Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve end‑to‑end processes Support system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations (ERP, OCR, workflow, payment platforms) Serves as the SME in AP processing and systems, acting as the escalation point for inquiries and consultation Contribute to strategic initiatives such as shared services optimization, software implementations, and global AP alignment Typical Education Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university 5+ years related experience and/or training Other Information Several years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including supervisory or leadership roles Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and resource requirements Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, or similar) Proven ability to analyze data and metrics to drive operational improvements Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Job Requisition ID :25485 Travel Required :Less than 10% 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. ** #J-18808-Ljbffr