Manager Accounts Payable

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Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

The Manager Accounts Payable is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the non-merchandise accounts payable function across our multiple brands (Ann Taylor Chicos Haven Well Within Lane Bryant LOFT Soma Talbots & WHBM) and financial systems (SAP and Oracle). This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of non-inventory related expenses while maintaining strong internal controls supporting financial reporting requirements and driving operational efficiency.

This position plays a critical leadership role in optimizing procure-to-pay processes implementing system enhancements and partnering cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support business operations. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about process improvement and operational excellence.

The impact you can have

• Lead daily operations of the non-merchandise accounts payable function across multiple brands and systems ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution.
• Manage and develop a team of accounts payable professionals (8) by setting clear expectations providing coaching and feedback and fostering a collaborative high-performing team environment.
• Oversee implementation of new procure-to-pay systems.
• Partner with internal teams and technology partners to identify develop and implement system improvements enhancements and automation initiatives across brands.
• Monitor and resolve invoice payment and system exceptions to ensure smooth operations and minimal disruption to business partners and vendors.
• Administer financial systems related to accounts payable and ensure accurate timely and meaningful reporting to support business needs.
• Support month-end close activities including account analysis reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audit requests and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Manage 1099 and 1042 reporting requirements including issuance and correction processing in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors supporting utilities store supplies maintenance and other operational services to ensure continuity of service.
• Oversee rent payment processing for leased properties ensuring accuracy timeliness and proper approvals.
• Maintain compliance with company signature authority and approval policies.
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls improve efficiency and enhance the overall employee and vendor experience.
• Support special projects and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Youll bring to the role

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field preferred
• 6 years of accounts payable finance or accounting experience
• Prior leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations controls and best practices
• Experience with procure-to-pay systems ERP platforms and process automation initiatives.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive process improvements.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands subject to each brands discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back local volunteer opportunities annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical dental vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off paid time off & holidays.*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications relevant experience and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our KnitWell Group Distribution Ctr office location in Etna OH.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.