Accounts Payable Manager

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for Diversity 2022."

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

This role manages enterprise accounts Payable activities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to one or a combination of: supplier invoicing, escheatment, W-9 / 1099 tax compliance, disbursements, application of supplier credits, master data management, credit references, corporate charge card programs, source to pay transactional processing application, etc. Responsibilities have a moderate degree of direct supplier interaction with enterprise transactional, analytical and reporting complexity in a multi-system environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the daily operations of an enterprise Accounts Payable team in a complex, multisystem environment
• Leading and coaching team on simple to complex accounting and process issues
• Developing and partnering with other leaders and Shared Services director on a strategic plan for the organization
• Leading programs and governing policies ensuring compliance to policy
• Developing and implementing operational KPI's ensuring operations are in control
• Supporting all key financial cycles and ensuring timely transactional processing

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• BS in Accounting Preferred or a combination of Finance or another Management / Business related degree with appropriate years of experience managing an Accounting or Shared Services function.
• 7-10 Years' experience in a Shared Services or other Finance / Accounting Organization.
• 7-10 Years in a management role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise role

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Management experience in a high-demand, complex environment working for a multi-billion dollar company
• Strong accounting skills and willingness to dig into accounting details as this is a working manager role
• Passion and energy around driving positive change in systems and business processes in a collaborative, transparent manner
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to professionally handle conflict in a positive manner

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in business architecture, Lean Six Sigma, change management, etc.
• Experience implementing ERP or other systems
• Experience leading company card programs (Travel & Entertainment, P-Card)

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Health Savings Account contributions

* Paid holidays plus PTO

* 401(k) plan & contributions

* Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

* Charity contributions

* Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.