Accounting Process Lead

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Moog's Corporate Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead!

As the Accounts Payable (AP) Lead, you will exercise your strong ability to prioritize work as you lead a team of AP Analysts. Good communication skills are key, as you will need an aptitude for leading and coaching others.

You will work a hybrid schedule (~3 days per week), on site at our Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY.

To be considered for this opportunity, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Typically, bachelor's degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance related field).

• At least four (4) years of accounts payable experience.

• Over two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.

• Experience in a Finance Shared Services environment is preferable.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; must be good at listening, giving, and receiving feedback, asking questions, and seeking clarification.

• Significant working knowledge of core finance and accounting business processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, etc.) and comfort with Tier 1 ERP systems (Oracle or SAP). Experience with Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and/or AP Automation solutions (e.g., Concur, OpenText, OnBase) is desired.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is desired.

As the Accounts Payable Lead, your responsibilities will include...

Core Operations

• Coordinate and oversee a team of AP analysts' daily workflow and ensure productivity

• Assign work, monitor progress, ensure deadlines are met, act as a point of contact between AP team and management

• Serve as the main point of contact for escalation of supplier issues and internal stakeholders' inquiries and problem solving

• Coordination & communication with appropriate internal stakeholders to solve problems and define sustainable solutions

• Provide communication externally with suppliers, following appropriate issue escalation procedures

• Oversee how processes are applied across whole team, ensures consistency and enforces policies

• Trained in and work, as needed, in multiple ERP systems to assist AP teams, identify process improvements, and monitor activities

Team / People Management

• Support and engage AP team members on technical or process related questions

• Design and maintain AP team training objectives, training manuals and guides

• Ensure new team members successfully on-board and train, and Senior Analysts train new team members in accordance with training objectives, manuals, and procedures

Strategy and Compliance

• Support manager with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting

• Serve as a key resource for internal and external audit requests as necessary

• Analyze AP metrics, trends, and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

• Assist with ERP upgrades, automation projects, and process redesign initiatives

• Take a forward-thinking approach to identify areas for process improvement and streamline operations

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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