Accounts Payable Manager

Description

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you.

Position Overview

Propio is seeking an exceptional Accounts Payable Manager to lead the continued transformation of our Accounts Payable processes at our corporate headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. The ideal candidate will combine strategic insight with a hands-on approach to drive efficiency, foster transformative change, and support their team, as well as internal and external partners. The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of overhead AP as well as global, bi-weekly payments to thousands of individuals and agencies who make up our interpreter network.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in a high-energy growth environment. Successful candidates will have proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This position will work closely with business partners, vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle AP processes to ensure proper purchase request and approval workflows, accurate invoice capture, and timely payment of invoices. Identify areas for cost savings or process improvements
• Oversee global pay cycles, including bi-weekly interpreter pay, bi-weekly document translation pay and monthly call center pay, ensuring timely and accurate payments to thousands of interpreters. Become a subject matter expert and serve as a functional backup for business-critical global pay processes
• Manage corporate credit card and expense reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and timely reimbursement
• Oversee interpreter ticketing system, collaborating across departments to ensure achievement of SLA’s
• Lead and manage AP team, including setting quarterly goals, delivering performance evaluations, providing training and guidance, and assigning workflow responsibilities. Maintain and encourage high standards for the team
• Implement, integrate, maintain, and leverage multiple global payment and AP platforms and systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency across countries. Establish relationships with platform key contacts to foster a steady flow of two-way communication, pushing for platform enhancements and escalating any issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the AP and global pay processes to streamline operations and reduce costs, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve tangible improvements
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity and innovation in how team members approach and analyze their tasks
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with internal and external customers and vendors, consistently delivering exceptional customer service
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes including accruals, internal reporting, and providing audit selection support
• Support CFO, VP of Financial Operations, and other finance leaders on ad hoc reporting or projects as needed
  
  

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 4 years of professional work experience
• 5 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, and/or global pay
• 1 year of previous management/leadership experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Previous management/leadership experience in a hyper growth environment
• A driven, continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, teamwork, influence, and collaboration
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to motivate and inspire teams to produce quality work within tight deadlines
• Possess a sense of urgency and solid decision-making skills; exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• High level of attention to detail; must possess strong time management, organization, and follow-through skills
• Possess a high level of integrity, enthusiasm and positivity; able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong business partnering and communication skills
• Superior analytical and advanced spreadsheet skills