Accounts Payable Manager

GFT is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our accounting group in our Kansas City, MO or Mechanicsburg, PA office! This is a hybrid position, reporting 3 days onsite to the office.

GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals, is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services. 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the global Procure to Pay process (US and Canada), ensuring timely, accurate payments and effective vendor and expense management. This role will lead process improvements, support financial close and audits, and drive performance through team leadership and data-driven insights.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the company’s global Procure to Pay process (US and Canada), ensuring timely and accurate payment of accounts payable and efficient vendor management.
• Enhance the corporate cash conversion cycle by identifying opportunities and implementing processes to increase Days Payable Outstanding.
• Manage and oversee AP and Employee Expense team members and their performance, providing support and guidance to help them succeed.
• Understand and contribute to travel and expense policies and processes, including identifying and preparing education/training opportunities for employees as needed.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reports to track accounts payable performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders within the Finance/ Accounting team to identify problems and process gaps and propose reasonable and creative solutions to improve processes, including automating manual processes.
• Support the month-end close accrual and accounts payable reconciliation process by preparing the necessary documentation and ensuring accuracy.
• Assist in the financial audit process by preparing and providing necessary audit documentation and responses.

What you will bring to our firm:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 8+ years of experience working in a corporate accounting environment.
• 1+ years experience leading an accounting, accounts payable or related team.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to take ownership while working remotely and independently.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience using ERP systems.
• Substantial accounts payable knowledge and understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience developing scalable, efficient, and controlled processes.

What we prefer you bring:

• Prior experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Ability to implement best practices for accounts payable within new ERP systems.
• Experience working in a multi-national environment.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.