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DuBois Chemicals Accounts Payable Manager in Sharonville, Ohio
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function for the US and Canada that will report to the Global Controller. This role will oversee a team of six across multiple locations to ensure accurate, timely vendor payments. The ideal candidate has a proactive approach to process efficiency, a deep understanding of regional compliance, and expertise in Coupa or similar procure-to-pay (P2P) systems. As a key leader within the Accounting & Finance organization, this individual will serve as the co-system administrator for Coupa, spearheading AP automation initiatives and optimizing workflows to enhance the broader Buy-to-Pay process. They will collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, IT, and external consultants to improve invoice processing, approval workflows, vendor master data management, and compliance monitoring. This role requires a strong process improvement mindset, the ability to drive operational excellence, and experience implementing best practices such as No PO No Pay policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and are passionate about leading teams, enhancing systems, and driving efficiency, we would love to have you join our team! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Development * Lead and mentor an Accounts Payable (AP) team of six across multiple locations, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities. * Ensure cross-training and thorough process documentation to maintain operational continuity. * Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the team. Accounts Payable Operations * Oversee the end-to-end AP process for the US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing. * Manage invoice processing, payment cycles, and reconciliations to maintain strong vendor relationships and compliance. * Ensure adherence to company policies and regional tax requirements (e.g., 1099s in the US, GST/HST in Canada). * Resolve vendor disputes, escalations, and payment discrepancies efficiently. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Accounting, and Treasury, to optimize workflows and reporting. Process Improvement & Automation * Serve as the co-system administrator for the Coupa procure-to-pay system. * Identify and implement efficiency improvements within AP and the broader Buy-to-Pay process, leveraging technology and automation. * Drive best practices in invoice processing, approval workflows, and compliance monitoring. * Partner with IT, Finance, and external consultants to enhance Coupa usage, improve ERP system integrations, and streamline reporting. * Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure AP effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement. Compliance & Reporting * Ensure compliance with US and Canadian AP regulations, tax reporting requirements, and internal financial controls. * Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation retention. * Improve vendor master data management to enhance data accuracy and integrity. * Lead process enhancements to support the implementation of a No PO, No Pay policy. QUALIFICATIONS * 5-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable with at least 2 years in a leadership role * Experience managing AP for US and Canada preferred * Strong process improvement mindset with a track record of driving automation & efficiency * Proficiency in Coupa (preferred) or another procure-to-pay workflow management solution Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkyMzA0LjEwNTA4QGR1Ym9pc2NoZW1pY2Fsc2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t