AP Business Process Owner

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

We are searching for an Accounts Payable Business Process Owner, to manage the day-to-day accounts for North America. This professional will monitor and evaluate all accounting activities. Establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information. Below are additional key responsibilities:

• Leading the AP team, with individual team members potentially located in other countries (currently USA & Canada)

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activity of the AP team and be involved in the daily operation.

• Develop and monitor the teams’ performance efficiency.

• Lead, motivate and develop team competencies and AP capabilities.

• Train, and manage team performance, create and implement objectives and development plans for direct reports.

• Manage the monthly closing control processes and activities.

• First point of escalation in case any issue, problem, active participation in AP related meetings, conference calls.

• Ensures that work instructions, procedures and key controls used for Audit and ASATs are current and made available for use by AP Team.

• Supports transition activities (including new acquisitions and divestitures).

• Lead identifying process improvement opportunities and recording on the ‘Opportunities List’

• Support all initiatives to optimize AP, PSC, MDM processes and drive Global Standardization.

• Manage and schedule leave within the department to ensure daily deliverables are facilitated accurately. (collaborating with other BPOs if necessary)

• Increase the skills and cross-train within the team, to ensure the team can effectively manage peaks and troughs in workload.

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance or Accounting obtained at a college or university.

• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounts payable.

• Proficiency in English language required.

• Professional knowledge of the AP module and integrated financial software packages (consulting level).

• Understanding of financial and fiscal requirements.

• Knowledge of Systems Technology Awareness (esp. Knowledge of their Functional Track & related Oracle Application) expertise.

• Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

• Business Controls and Compliance expertise.

• Previous leadership, people & performance management skills.

• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.

• Familiarity with Business and Strategic Awareness.

• Self-confidence, learning orientation, out-of-the-box thinking, judgment, initiative are needed in position.

• Professionalism, collaboration, customer focus, results orientation, good problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)

• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance

• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working

• Paid time off:  15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

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About the Location

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means