What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Vendor Payments position at Rockefeller Capital Management?
About Rockefeller Capital Management:
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Rockefeller Capital Management was established in 2018 as a leading independent financial advisory services firm. Originally founded in 1882 as the family office of John D. Rockefeller, the Firm has evolved to offer strategic advice to ultra- and high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, and corporations from offices in 30 markets throughout the United States, as well as an office in London. The Firm oversees $151 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024.
Position:
The Head of Vendor Payments is responsible for overseeing the firm’s accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoice and payments. This individual will be responsible for managing a team, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. Rockefeller Capital Management is looking for a Head of Vendor Payments that is highly motivated, excited to lead a team, and become a part of a growing organization, one that has a reputation for delivering excellence to its clients for generations.
Responsibilities:
- Management and development of direct reports (3) and accountability for staff contributions
- Oversee vendor payable process and T&E reimbursements facilitated through SAP Concur and Microsoft D365 treasury automation suite, and identify opportunities for further process efficiencies
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline payment processes
- Oversee timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to cash
- Oversight of Corporate Card program
- Responsible for cash disbursements including but not limited to payroll funding, taxes, and off cycle vendor payments
- Manage year-end 1099 filings
- Develop and lead trainings related to vendor payments and T&E best practices for the firm
- Implement best practices to reduce errors and enhance internal controls
- Interact with stakeholders across the firm to assist with accounting and payable inquiries and requests
- Ad hoc projects, as necessary including but not limited to evaluating Concur against alternatives as the right vendor payable platform for Rockefeller given the growth and scale of the firm
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Finance or a related field
- Prior experience as Vendor Payment (AP) Manager
- Experience implementing change, lead projects to completion
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP Concur preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent organizational and project-management skills.
- Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and accountable
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
- Comfortable with past-paced, evolving environment
Rockefeller & Co. LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A., The Rockefeller Trust Company (Delaware), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. and all other subsidiaries of Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (individually and collectively, “Rockefeller”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, legally recognized disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected characteristics”).
Rockefeller Capital Management participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
