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Job Summary:
Bradshaw Home is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounts Payable (A/P) Manager with proven leadership skills to oversee and revitalize their Accounts Payable department. This role is critical in driving process improvements and ensuring operational excellence while managing a high-volume environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Controller and lead the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team.
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• 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.
Preferred:
• 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.
Company:
Bradshaw Home is a consumer goods company offering housewares products and appliances. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
