Lead, Accounts Payable Optimization

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

Strategic partner within Shared Services Accounts Payable focused on driving process optimization automation system enhancements and operational efficiency across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) landscape. This role will work cross-functionally with Accounts Payable (AP) Procurement IT Treasury Vendor Master and business stakeholders to improve workflows strengthen controls reduce manual effort and support scalable growth initiatives. Play a key role in supporting and optimizing SAP Ariba and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and related AP technologies while helping transition the organization from transactional processing toward process engineering and continuous improvement.

• Lead AP process optimization initiatives focused on automation efficiency scalability and standardization across multiple business units and entities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for SAP ECC SAP Ariba OpenText VIM and AP workflow processes.
• Identify process bottlenecks control gaps and manual activities; develop and implement sustainable solutions.
• Partner with IT and system support teams to troubleshoot workflow integration and system configuration issues impacting AP operations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to invoice processing PO workflows approvals and payment processing. Develop and maintain AP process documentation SOPs training materials and best practices.
• Support automation initiatives including OCR optimization workflow enhancements and reporting improvements. Assist with testing validation and deployment activities related to system upgrades enhancements and integrations.
• Ensure AP processes maintain compliance with internal controls SOX requirements and audit standards.
• Act as a liaison between AP operations and technical support teams to prioritize and resolve production issues.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Requires Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer Masters degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Requires 8 years of related experience.
• Prefer progressive experience in Accounts Payable AP operations or finance-related roles with significant system interaction.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AP systems and workflows including invoice matching PO processing approvals and payment cycles.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba and AP portal-based invoice processing.
• Proven ability to analyze process gaps identify root causes and implement sustainable system-based solutions.
• Experience partnering with IT and cross-functional teams to support system changes enhancements and production issue resolution.
• High level of independence initiative and ownership; able to take projects from concept through execution with minimal direction.
• Preferred experience includes the following: Experience with OpenText VIM or comparable AP invoice management solutions. Experience supporting SAP ECC AP processes. Background in supplier onboarding OCR optimization or invoice automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of internal controls audit considerations and SOX-related AP requirements.

Compensation:This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $100000 - $131250annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.