CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO), is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visitwww.coopervision.com.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Accounts Payable will be responsible for leading and managing the accounts payable operations and activities which includes the supervision of staff and the achievement of cash financial outcome objectives, within a Shared Service Center. The role will assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating solutions that meet business/functional objectives, and continuous improvement targets, in a rapid growth business environment. As a leader in the Finance department, you will help to drive efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to company policies. This role requires the applicant to have the upmost attention to detail, be self-driven, and a desire to grow professionally.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Develops and maintains strong relationships across Shared Services teams, and internal/external customer groups.Partners with key stakeholders and gains support for Shared Services programs and initiatives.
• Supervises the daily routine of the Accounts Payable Department including invoice processing, banking, vendor maintenance, and disbursements.
• Partner with Procurement staff and PO requisitioners to implement, train and support best practices for the procure-to pay (P2P) process.
• Effectively work cross-functionally and cross-regionally to support Shared Services initiatives.
• Ensures accurate transaction processing and timely communication to internal and external partners.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury Department to manage banking operations and virtual card program for vendor payments.
• Prepare and analyze reporting to create and/or manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes for accounts payable.
• Provides guidance and leadership to functional teams and implements policies and strategies that support business priorities and strategic direction.
• Effectively present and communicate results and analysis to management to assist in driving business decisions.
• Lead and/or support the design and development of Shared Services operational plans that model outstanding people management practices and resource utilization, resulting in a high-performing service delivery culture.
• Staff and develop the Accounts Payable team, including development of individual and team goals, performance measures. Evaluate team/individual performance, enable and foster ongoing professional development. Assure staff members are effectively engaged and motivated in the delivery of service and business objectives.
• Promote a culture of customer-centered service delivery and continuous improvement, to ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved, and customer needs and expectations are met.
• Responsible for the 1099 process and vendor master file management.
• Manage SOX compliance. Work closely with internal and external audit to assist with internal controls and to provide documentation and support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Lead and/or support efforts to maximize working capital for the company. Provide monthly accounts payable forecasting.
• Lead and/or support projects and initiatives. Work with IT and other business units to design, test and implement solutions.
• Assumes other responsibilities as needed and/or assigned by Management.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required; Estimated to be 1-2 times per year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and resource management.
• Data Analysis skills, proficiency with computers and strong MS excel skills.
• Ability to digest complex information and communicate to others in a logical and actionable manner.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with others to solve problems and/or achieve objectives.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate others to support objectives and to achieve goals (even if not direct reports).
• Knowledge of general accounting and SOX a must.
• Ability to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, multi-task with competing priorities.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job.
• Extensive computer work.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounts payable experience a must.
• Minimum 3-5 years successfully managing direct reports in an Accounts Payable / Shared Services environment.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Quickbooks, preferred.
• Experience working in a Sox environment.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $77, 970 and $111, 385 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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