Accounts Payable Manager - Atlanta, GA

Job ID:  493860

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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The Accounts Payable Manager oversees functions within the accounts payable department, coordinating and working closely with AP leadership and team members to ensure accurate and timely processing of all vendor payments and returns/credits. The position will monitor and resolve past due AP and vendor dispute issues and develop and coach their team in line with the goals and objectives of the shared services department in Oldcastle Infrastructure. This person must be able to initiate, maintain, and grow solid relationships with our supply chain, plant management, and finance teams to assess existing processes and opportunities for improvement related to vendor management to minimize operational risk while improving cash flow for Oldcastle Infrastructure. The position will report to the Director of Accounts Payable.

Essential Duties

• Manage, coach, and grow a team of approximately 5-10 members, including Team Leaders, Supervisors, and AP specialists.
• Manage timely and accurate disbursements and payment processing (cheque / ACH/ wire / Virtual Pay).
• Oversight of vendor setup process and ongoing maintenance.
• Address fallouts/holds/exceptions in all ERP systems.
• Address issues related to timeliness, accuracy of vendor set-ups, payment processing.
• Periodic review of latest and complete documentation (process flows, desktop procedures, policies, procedures, control documentation, etc.)
• Monitor adherence to SOX and process controls, identify risks, and develop a mitigation strategy.
• Lead and support period-end activities such as accruals, bank reconciliations etc
• Build productive customer relationships with all of the key stakeholders/customers of AP across the organization to promote and deliver a high level of proactive service to maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• Works closely with the Internal/External Auditor as part of their annual audit and is responsible for the preparation/review of the Department audit.
• Oversee and ensure the performance standards of the AP services provided by an outsourcing vendor.
• Leads and participates in special projects as required.
• Ensures that the accounts payable and the company’s financial obligations are met efficiently.
• Keeps track of all transactions occurring within the company and external vendors and contractors.
• Standardize procedures to generate efficiency in-house and create internal templates to be used by the company.
• Measure and report key performance indicators using recommended and approved dashboards. Establish strategies for continuous improvement of metrics and clarity of reporting.
• Develop an effective meeting and reporting rhythm with all management teams, holding both individual and group touchpoints.
• Review the AP ledger and hold weekly touchpoints with the team to discuss processing metrics, past due vendor accounts/payments, discounts captured, and recommend process improvement opportunities.
• Support ERP and technology upgrades as required.
• Other responsibilities and duties as defined from time to time by the Director of Accounts Payable.

Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including knowledge of various vendor payment systems and industry-standard practices.
• 3 + years in a people leadership role/prior management experience.
• Prior experience with 1099 filing.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a very detailed work environment, highly detail-oriented.
• Proficient in PC skills, accounting software, Internet-based programs, MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Prior experience with multiple ERP platforms (SAP, Microsoft AX Dynamics, Oracle NetSuite) or accounting systems is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Well planned, organized with keen attention to detail.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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