Manager, Accounts Payable at K57 Skechers USA, Inc. — Manhattan Beach, CA

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Accounts Payable Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's worldwide accounts payable function. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments across 30+ countries, while driving process efficiency, global standardization, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global AP team, including AP processors across multiple time zones
• Establish performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with cross functional finance teams to ensure alignment of global AP processes with corporate and local compliance requirements
• Collaborate with IT on system enhancements and data integrity initiatives

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices across all global entities
• Manage payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, checks, and local payment methods) in compliance with specific regulations
• Maintain vendor master data integrity and manage vendor relationships proactively

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Design, implement, and enforce internal controls over the AP process to ensure SOX compliance
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during AP-related audit activities
• Ensure adherence to global and local tax requirements, including VAT, GST, withholding taxes, and 1099/1042-S reporting
• Monitor and enforce adherence to corporate procurement and payment policies

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Provide accurate AP-related reporting as needed
• Analyze AP metrics (DPO, invoice aging, error rates, duplicate payments) and present actionable insights
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with timely AP cutoffs and reconciliations

Technology & Process Improvement

• Lead or support ERP system initiatives related to AP (e.g., Oracle Cloud Financials, SAP), including upgrades, implementations, and automation
• Identify and implement AP automation tools (e.g., OCR, robotic process automation, e-invoicing platforms)
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for global AP operations
• Drive global standardization while accommodating necessary local country variations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Experience working in a multinational, publicly traded (SEC-reporting) company
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud, SAP, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in international payment practices, multi-currency processing, and global tax regulations (VAT, GST, withholding tax)
• Excellent analytical skills with strong command of Excel and financial reporting tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role

The pay range for this position is $120,000-$140,000/yr USD.

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