Accounts Payable Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for managing all North America Accounts Payable operations, including oversight of the complete accounts payable workflow. Leads department activities related to invoice processing, employee expense reimbursements, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Partners with management and auditors to support reporting requirements, improve operational efficiency, and develop long-term strategies related to staffing, systems, and process improvements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day North America Accounts Payable operations, including supervision of direct reports.
• Lead, develop, train, and support Accounts Payable staff.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop department strategies related to staffing, systems, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage Accounts Payable systems, including implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and process enhancements.
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental performance and efficiency.
• Ensure invoices, employee expense reports, and vendor payments are processed accurately and timely.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, Purchasing, Treasury, Accounting, and vendors to support business objectives.
• Investigate, research, and resolve escalated Accounts Payable issues and vendor inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead monthly account reconciliations and Accounts Payable month-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare management reports, analyses, and other financial information as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Oracle ERP experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Basware, Corpay, Concur, and OneStream.
• Experience managing accounts payable processes in a multi-entity or multinational environment.
• Treasury or cash management experience.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and best practices for Accounts Payable operations.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership and team development
• Process improvement and continuous improvement
• Financial controls and compliance
• Vendor relationship management
• Data analysis and reporting
• ERP systems expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making

EEO STATEMENT: Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.