Accounts Payable Manager

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION :

• Supervise, build and maintain a high performance team through understanding team competencies, effective recruitment, performance management, employee development, and efficient communication that drives positive employee engagement.
• Research, analyze and resolve complex payment, tax and vendor issues to support all segments across nVent North America.
• Drive standardization and process improvements in the Procure-to-Pay cycle that focuses on improvements within the Accounts Payable function and provide cross-functional solutions to assist in timely issue resolution.
• Partner with Segment Supply and Finance leaders on strategic initiatives within the Procure-to-Pay cycle to drive efficiencies in overall process and superior support to our suppliers.
• Active leadership in the development and continued improvement of the AP automation software (Esker) to enhance company initiatives around velocity and standardization.
• Develop, report and evaluate KPI’s for the Accounts Payable process to report out to leadership on a regular basis.
• Develop and monitor staff performance metrics and hold responsibility for auditing own performance and recommending own objectives and standards of performance.
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation relating to the expenditures cycle.
• Provide oversight in the testing, development and implementation of ERP system modifications and upgrades as the Subject Matter Expert for Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and direct team on ad hoc data requests and project work as requested and assist with normal month-end reporting requests from the GL / Controlling organization, including review of aged received not vouchered report items.
• Be responsible for and participate in the development of key tax initiatives to improve accurate reporting and have sufficient knowledge to identify potential tax issues to discuss with the Manager, Indirect Tax.

YOU HAVE :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 10+ years of dynamic accounts payable experience preferred, including 5+ years of management experience.
• JD Edwards, SAP, M3 and Esker (AP workflow) software experience a plus.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Windows based software (PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Track record of success in process improvements and creating efficiencies that contribute to your organization.
• Experience in a publicly traded company highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic invoice interface processes.
• Working knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functional and organizational teams.
• Ability to self-start, prioritize and organize competing requests.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills with attention to detail.

WE HAVE :

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes.

Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

• We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being :
• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees
30+ days ago