Accounts Payable Manager

Full-time | Finance | Location - Olathe, KS

The Regional Center of Excellence (CoE) Manager, Accounts Payable - North America, will oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function for the region, ensuring efficient processing, compliance with internal policies, and support for strategic initiatives. This role will act as a key leader in process optimization and automation efforts, aligning AP practices with the company's global strategies, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Leadership & Management

• Oversee and manage the regional Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance and adherence to global AP policies.
• Lead the North American AP Center of Excellence (CoE) by providing direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Act as a primary point of contact for escalations and issue resolution in the AP function.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Drive continuous process improvements and automation initiatives in the AP function, working in coordination with global teams.
• Identify opportunities for standardization across the region, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to enhance AP systems, technologies, and processes.

Compliance & Control

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and controls within the AP process.
• Maintain compliance with regional and global tax regulations, including handling of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and resolving queries.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including procurement, treasury, and finance teams, to ensure alignment and efficiency in the AP process.
• Manage external vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments and resolution of disputes.
• Regularly engage with senior management, providing updates on KPIs and performance metrics.

Reporting & Performance Metrics

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze AP data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in managing AP processes within a regional or global organization.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and AP automation tools.
• Strong understanding of regional tax laws and regulations (North America).
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

You'll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there's an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.