Manager, Finance AP

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations Management

• Oversee the end-to-end AP process including invoice processing payment execution vendor maintenance and employee expense reimbursement.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor AP aging and resolve overdue invoices and payment issues.
• Partner with Procurement Finance Treasury Tax Internal Audit and business units to resolve AP-related issues.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

• Manage month-end AP closing activities.

  Team Leadership and People Management

• Lead coach and develop the AP team to achieve operational excellence.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Identify training and development needs to enhance team capabilities.

  Compliance Controls and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company policies accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls within the AP process.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Monitor compliance with SOX and other applicable control requirements.

  Process Improvement and Transformation

• Drive standardization automation and continuous improvement initiatives across AP operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and work quality
• Lead projects related to ERP enhancements system implementations and process migrations.

• Support digital transformation initiatives including OCR workflow automation and electronic invoicing.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• 8 years of Accounts Payable or Shared Services experience with at least 35 years in a leadership role.
  

Skills

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle SAP or equivalent).
• Experience managing global or regional AP operations within a Shared Services environment.
• Excellent leadership communication analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work