Accounts Payable Manager, US
The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager has a team of 3 direct reports and is responsible for managing all transactional processing in the US.
The role is based in Denver and includes hybrid working of 2 days a week in office. You will work closely with our suppliers, business partners and Finance colleagues to ensure processes are efficient, activities are completed accurately and as per agreed deadlines. Managing process improvements will be a key focus and will require collaboration with several stakeholders in both the US and central teams. This will also incorporate agreement on processes for our joint ventures.
Duties and Responsibities
• Day to day responsibility for direct reports, managing backlogs, priorities etc
• Assist with individuals’ development including 1-2-1s, performance reviews and objectives setting
• Ensure key weekly & monthly tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Training responsibilities within the team and to the wider team for process changes, refresher training etc. (e.g. Invoice approval, PO matching and expenses)
• Produce KPI and other reports to highlight progress or areas requiring additional focus
• Validate new supplier set up and corresponding bank details ensuring the correct controls and procedures have been followed
• Review and manage aged Creditors monthly
• Manage completion of daily bank reconciliations with all transactions posted by WD2. Work closely with Finance colleagues to review and improves steps and responsibilities
• Proactive involvement in continuous improvement projects & initiatives including opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity across all departments
• Work with the other Fin Ops managers to ensure standardisations of processes and share ideas / suggestions.
• Support the further development of SAP S/4 supporting CRs and logging BAU issues
• Manage all payment runs and requests for urgent payments ensuring they are compliant with policy and are approved / posted.
• Provide cash flow information to Treasury on weekly basis
• Manage the processing of expense claims in Concur and dealing with the resolution of out of policy expenses.
• Validate journals prior to posting as required
• Hold key stakeholder and supplier meetings
• Proactively review and resolve outstanding invoice queries in SAP, and work with the business to eliminate issues / bottlenecks.
• Provide excellent customer service to the business and ensure queries are responded to promptly
• Ensure processes and procedures documentation is regularly reviewed and updated
• Build strong relationships with the US Finance and Treasury teams
• Chair the monthly SME business partner meeting.
• Work closely with US Tax Team to understand their processes relating to AP/procurement with a view to reducing administration
• Manage and issue annual 1099s to all qualifying vendors
• Working closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager ensuring all ledgers are current and that any process improvements are agreed and communicated
Who we’re looking for
Mandatory/Required
• Accounts Payable experience minimum 2 years
• Managerial experience
• Regional accounting qualifications
• Ability to lead and to motivate the team and to develop individuals
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Good understanding of procurement, finance systems, Treasury and banking platforms
• Good understanding of local transactional tax requirements
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proactive with a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility to work in UK hours as required
Preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience with Concur or similar expenses systems
• Excellent MS excel skills
• Comfortable with presenting data
We offer
• Competitive compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 annually plus a discretionary 15% on-target annual bonus.
• Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.
• Retention bonuses
• 11 paid holidays
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment (two days in office, three days remote).
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
Why you’ll want to work with us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.