SR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Job Title: SR Accounts Payable Manager

(This is a Remote US only – will need to work CST hours)

“At Sally Beauty Holdings, we find beauty in diversity.  Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. You are welcome here, and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us.”

Essential Function: Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing the systems, procedures, policies, and associates in the corporate Accounts Payable department to ensure adherence to company guidelines for recording and processing disbursements.

Primary Duties:
25% Ensures the optimal operation of the accounts payable function by developing and implementing all accounts payable processes and procedures and by continually evaluating processes and procedures to improve functional efficiency.

25% Effectively oversees accounts payable function by assigning and delegating responsibilities, which may be partially or fully handled by a third-party provider and by providing ongoing instruction. Oversight of hiring qualified internal staff, utilizing effective communication and motivational techniques, and providing ongoing performance management. Ensures the accounts payable team is informed and up to date on all current procedures.

25% Oversees day-to-day functions and managing the outsourced partner to ensure accurate G/L coding, timely payment, and proper authorization and documentation provided on all company disbursements. Oversight of monthly AP close and monthly financial close and accrual processes. Oversee the proper identification of 1099 vendors and accurate and timely reporting as required by the IRS

15% Serves as the responsible Accounts Payable Department's central point of contact for both internal and external customers by responding to questions, resolving complex vendor and payment issues, and providing information/data in a timely and accurate manner.  This includes acting as the main point of contact for the AP outsourcing provider. 

10% Responsible for developing critical key performance indicators for the department and monitoring for continuous improvement. Reviews performance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) from the third-party provider to track efficiency and accuracy. Sets strategic direction for the department including selection and implementation of system projects and procedures to enhance department efficiency through changes to the system as well as employee processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
• 8+ years of prior related experience, preferably with a multi-location operation
• 8+ years leading and developing diverse teams
• Experience with accounts payable systems, T&E systems, and processes
• Experience in implementing electronic accounts payable processing system
• Experience with an outsourced model or third-party provider relationship management preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products

Competencies / Attributes:

• Team builder and team player 
• Detail-oriented
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to converse with customers/sales and management on a professional level
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions

Working Conditions /Physical Requirements:

• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Currently, the Credit and Payables are in two separate locations/building approximately 1.5 miles apart.  The position would require some commut