Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Who Are We

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner FDH specializes in hardware electrical consumables and expendables licensed products and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partners most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity fairness and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy humility and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention curiosity and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations embrace critique and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - Thats why we offer competitive benefits including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching and wellness programs. We invest in training mentorship and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver to innovate and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrows supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Supervisor Accounts Payable will be responsible for leading and managing a team of accounts payable and administrators providing support to multiple locations including interacting with procurement suppliers sales customers IT and accounting personnel to work through various issues and ensuring the business is compliance. This position and related activities will require regular interfacing with all levels of corporate and performance center personnel.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Manage and organize quality-related documents including inspection reports certifications and compliance records
• Provide leadership and direction to the Accounts Payable team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage mentor and develop Accounts Payable staff ensuring high performance and professional growth opportunities
• Establish and communicate clear goals and objectives for the Accounts Payable department aligning with organizational objectives
• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process including invoice processing vendor payments expense reimbursements and month-end close activities
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain best practices in Accounts Payable operations to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead the integration of new Accounts Payable systems or enhancements working closely with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation
• Drive change management initiatives related to Accounts Payable processes systems and technology upgrades effectively managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks
• Provide training and support to end-users on new systems processes and tools promoting user adoption and maximizing operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries discrepancies and issues
• Negotiate vendor contracts terms and discounts to optimize vendor relationships and achieve cost savings opportunities
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance implementing vendor scorecards and improvement plans as necessary
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure Accounts Payable performance and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare regular reports and analysis on Accounts Payable metrics trends and insights for management review and decision-making
• Utilize data-driven insights to drive process improvements cost reductions and operational excellence within the Accounts Payable function

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree in a related field is a plus)
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable management preferably in a high-volume environment
• Proven experience leading system integrations change management initiatives and process improvements
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable best practices internal controls and compliance requirements
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.