Accounts Payable Manager (Contract)

Accounts Payable Manager (Contract Temporary)

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

This position reports directly to the Treasurer & Director of FP&A and is part of the Corporate Accounting team. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for oversight of the cash cycle of U.S. operations, related reporting and KPI tracking, along with ensuring proper operation of the control environment. The Accounts Payable Manager also has overall responsibility for vendor payments support the company cash policy.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Oversee the cash application team responsible for accurate and timely cash applications.
• Manage the A/P centralized support functions to ensure transactions are properly handled.
• Monitors open A/P balances and aging profile. Oversees write-off process and credit balance application. Defines strategies to resolve and collect past due invoices.
• Establishes and formulates policies, procedures, and standards. Responsible for the continuous improvement and streamlining of all A/P systems and processes, with focuses on accuracy, efficiency, standardization, and documentation.
• Responsible for daily bank reconciliations and management of cash through centralized Corporate accounts.
• Oversees the U.S. vendor payment process, working closely with the procurement team.
• Initiates wires and ACHs through the treasury systems and resolves discrepancies.
• Manages positive pay items for ACH and checks in the banking system.
• Has accountability for the performance and results of the team. Provides leadership support to staff to achieve department goals through effective coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Collaborates on processes and procedures with other departments and leads process improvement initiatives. Participates and directs special projects related to process implementation, automation, and reporting as needed.
• Ensures that all escalated issues have been resolved or channeled to the appropriate area/person.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field is required
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role leading accounts receivable and payable is required, with experience in a manufacturing setting a plus.
• Proven track record of progressive financial management support experience and professional integrity, with an ability to responsibly handle confidential business information.
• Excellent computer software skills including Microsoft Office.
• Working experience with an ERP is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker who can work independently, with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse work group at all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Capability to perform all essential job duties.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment.
• Occasional need to reach, bend, and lift/move items up to 40 pounds.