Accounts Payable Manager in Temple, Texas at Wilsonart

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At Wilsonart, we dont just make surfaceswe build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
Youll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. Youll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And youll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, youll win with:
Support that keeps you well
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
FSAs and dependent care options
Vision and legal benefits
Gym discounts and wellness clinics
Tuition reimbursementfor you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
A culture that respects work-life balance

Were looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Position Summary
The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end accounts payable function within a centralized shared services environment. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, drives process standardization and efficiency, and maintains strong internal controls. The AP Manager partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and business unit leaders to optimize working capital, enhance vendor relationships, and support scalable growth.

Operational Leadership
Lead and manage the daily operations of the accounts payable function across multiple North American business units within a shared services model
Ensure timely, accurate processing of high-volume invoices, expense reports, and payments
Oversee month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and reconciliations
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as invoice cycle time, payment accuracy, discount realizations and exception rates
Process Improvement & Transformation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, workflow optimization, and standardization of AP processes
Partner with Finance Transformation and IT teams to implement and enhance ERP systems and AP technologies (e.g., OCR, e-invoicing, RPA, newer AI enabled and cloud based tools)
Establish and maintain scalable processes to support organizational growth and acquisitions
Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, tax reporting and regulatory standards
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting related to AP
Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue remediation
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to resolve issues and optimize/extend payment terms
Collaborate with Procurement to enforce purchasing policies and improve procure-to-pay (P2P) alignment
Act as a key point of escalation for complex invoice or payment issues
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team within a shared services structure, potentially including offshore , outsourced resources and temporary resources as needed.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence
Manage staffing, performance, and succession planning

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or graduate degree a plus)
5-10+ years of progressive accounts payable or finance operations experience
3-5+ years of leadership experience in a shared services or centralized environment
Experience in a large, complex organization (preferably $1B+ revenue)
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and best practices
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle R12)
Familiarity with AP automation tools (OCR, e-invoicing platforms, RPA, newer AI enabled and cloud based tools)
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Leadership Competencies
Proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation
Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and controls

Key Success Metrics
Invoice processing cycle time and cost per invoice
Percentage of invoices processed straight-through (touchless)
On-time payment rate and capture of early payment discounts
Audit results and control effectiveness
Employee engagement and team productivity
Work Environment & Scope
Operates within a shared services model supporting multiple business units and geographies
May oversee onshore and offshore resources
High-volume, fast-paced environment requiring strong prioritization and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Examples: executive, management and secretarial position