Accounts Payable Manager

Bradshaw Home is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounts Payable (A/P) Manager with proven leadership skills to oversee and revitalize our Accounts Payable department. This role is critical in driving process improvements and ensuring operational excellence. We are looking for an accomplished leader with 5+ years of experience, capable of managing change in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and work closely with the Controller to meet company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payables.
• Oversee imigit integration, review payable transaction posting to the general ledger, and manage timely payments of vendors.
• Develop and deliver accurate financial reports and analysis to management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Review daily cash availability to effectively plan out weekly pay runs. Collaborate with Finance and Procurement for cash forecast.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline A/P processes and enforce company policy.
• Maintain financial integrity and prevent fraud by enforcing treasury procedures and by training and bringing awareness on fraud prevention with the team.
• Ensure proper internal controls and effective use of technology for optimal operational efficiency.
• Lead the month-end and fiscal year-end close processes including entries, accruals, and reconciliation of the A/P aging report to the general ledger.
• Partner with Finance teams to review AP accuracy and address any issues as needed
• Process 1099s in compliance with applicable tax law
• Serve as the A/P subject matter expert during audits, coordinating the necessary documentation and information.
• Hire, train, monitor and motivate AP staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on delivering excellent customer service.
• Interpret performance measures to ensure the A/P team is within scope of organizational expectations and objectives for payables. Analyze and manage key metrics including DPO, A/P turns, A/P aging, and staffing ratios; provide related status reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with IT on enhancements to NetSuite.
• Help promote a culture of respect, professionalism, and collaboration within the team and throughout the company, in particular ensuring that the department functions as a support service to the rest of the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable management, accounting, or cash management, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success as a change agent, with the ability to implement process improvements
• Strong knowledge of A/R processes and accounting principles, including collections, cash applications, deductions management and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Experience in retail industry and dealing with "big box" retailers are pluses
• Knowledge of supply chain and distribution are preferred
• Experience with NetSuite (or Oracle) ERP systems is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.

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