Senior Manager Accounts Payable
Company: Exela Technologies
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary The position is responsible for being a member of
the team that drives the strategic and tactical direction in
Accounts Payable. This position includes supervision of Managers
and reports to the global Treasurer. Responsible for analyzing and
reporting the consolidated forecast and weekly AP budget across
entities. Also responsible for performing various cash disbursement
activities, bank reconciliations, audit inquiries, system
administration and backup of other core treasury functions e.g.
cash position and electronic payments, as assigned. The ideal
candidate will become involved in global Accounts Payable planning
and analysis, supporting executive level presentations and
performing ad hoc projects and make payments more streamlined and
processed in a timely manner. Essential Functions and
Responsibilities The successful Manager in this role will leverage
process improvement, metrics, technology, and automation, where
possible, to increase efficiencies Spearhead an AP department that
is exceptions based with a high-volume AP transactions per month
Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing both
short- and long-term business planning that aligns with Company
goals Anticipate and respond to partners needs in a manner that
provides added value and generates significant value Coordinate the
submission and consolidation of business unit monthly cash flow
forecasts, annual budget and interim short-term liquidity report
Prioritize, strategize, and automate for efficiencies Partner with
the local finance teams and shared services team to improve
liquidity Assist in the preparation of various financial activities
including data gathering, trending, modeling, planning and
reporting as assigned Partner with SOX to ensure full compliance
with internal, external, legal and regulatory standards and
requirements Submit proposal for approval and payment plan for
various vendors to executive management Ensure compliance with
company policies and support both Internal and External audits
Vendor administration and co-ordination Work with a strategic
mindset to gain improved controls, efficiencies, and automation,
where possible Manage and report on DPO including suggesting and
implementing processes to improve DPO Create, track, report and
mange on all Payables KPI's, including resolution of any
pending/recurring issues Partner with Treasury department to
monitor daily US liquidity and provide variance analysis for
changes in cash balance versus weekly forecast and be able to
explain the ---why--- behind trends Prepare consolidated cash flow
forecast/budget package and presentation, which provides executive
management insights into cash variances versus prior forecasts and
periods Prepare metrics to monitor and measure the working capital
and cash flow efficiency related to operational areas of focus
Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable Ensure appropriate internal
controls are present and documented from end to end for Account
Payable and Vendor Master Oversee and provide leadership, coaching,
staff development and guidance to processing functions including
working to implement metrics and improve efficiencies to support
organizational growth Prepare analysis of cash needs to determine
appropriate amount and timing of on-going debt repayment and/or
potential dividends Assist with special projects as requested Key
Skills Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high
attention to detail required Strong leadership, communication
(written and verbal) and influencing skills Training and
development skills in the area of purchasing and accounts payable
process Strong consultative, analytical, researching and problem
solving skills Excellent interpersonal/communication and
presentation skills Able to effectively work with cross functional
teams and other functions across the company Ability to work
independently Sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and
committed to achieving deadlines Negotiation, influencing, vendor
relations and motivating skills Demonstrated KPI Management
experience Experience with Publically traded company Strong
analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities with understanding of
cash flow concepts Proven ability to work with global finance
teams. Ability to communicate with Executive level management team
Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload
around complex, multiple assignments and competing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast
paced environment Persuasive communication skills necessary to
collect essential information, answer questions, and direct callers
to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to identify and solve problems Strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint Minimum
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related
field Minimum of 5-10 years of accounts payables management
experience in large, complex organizations Self-Driven, with strong
expectations, accountability, and results orientation Detail
oriented with strong organizational skills Excellent communication,
collaboration skills Supervisory experience Computer proficiency
with an emphasis on Excel Minimum of 5-10 years' experience with MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Currently or recently worked
for a Publicly Traded Company Minimum of 5 plus years--- experience
working with auditors and SOX compliance Extensive knowledge of the
payable management process Physical Requirements Physical demands
with activity or condition requiring a considerable amount of time
include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (i.e.,
keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine. Physical demands
may include walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling up to
25 lbs.
Keywords: Exela Technologies, Irving , Senior Manager Accounts Payable, Executive , Irving, Texas
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