Senior Manager Accounts Payable

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Summary

The Senior Manager Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices payments and expense reports. This role leads a team of AP professionals implements process improvements and ensures compliance with internal controls and external regulations.

Location

This position is located in our Reston Washington D.C. Baltimore Tampa and Atlanta offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the accounts payable function including invoice processing payment runs and vendor inquiries.

• Lead mentor and develop a team of specialists and supervisors.

• Ensure compliance with company policies SOX controls and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Procurement Treasury and FP&A to optimize cash flow and vendor terms.

• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Prepare and analyze AP metrics and reports for senior leadership.

• Prepare and manage AP budget AP contracts and AP invoice payments.

• Develop long term technology roadmap for the Accounts Payable function and lead implementation efforts for new systems and improvements to existing platforms.

• Engage in individual professional development leadership skills building and industry current events.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite) and AP automation tools.

• Strong understanding of GAAP internal controls and vendor management best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments and present to senior leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Proven experience in project management including leading system implementations or upgrades.

• Strong track record of cross-departmental collaboration especially with Procurement IT and Finance teams.

• Ability to design and interpret dashboards for operational and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Excel (Vlookup pivot tables etc.).

• Strong leadership analytical and communication skills and deep expertise in financial systems and vendor management.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree (MBA or related field)

Certificates

• CPA preferred

Minimum Years of Experience

• 7 years of experience in Accounts Payable with 3 years in a leadership role.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified at the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $116199 - $161299 per year depending on the candidates geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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