Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Description ProMach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through our brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service in Bottling & Capping, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling, Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. ProMach’s Financial Shared Services Organization is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to own and evolve Accounts Payable. This position reports to the Senior Director of Financial Shared Services and oversees Accounts Payable services for primarily North America Finance operations. The Financial Shared Services Organization is a USA based, onshore operation. This position may be based in either Cincinnati, OH or Alexandria, MN. The Operations team is located in Alexandria, MN. This new role serves as a strategic architect of a modern, scalable, and highly automated Accounts Payable function. This leader will shape and execute strategy around automation, service expansion, and partnering with the business to harmonize the End-to-End value chain of Source-to-Pay. This position is ideal for a finance operations leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, enterprise transformation, and measurable business impact. The role offers significant visibility, influence, and growth potential. Are you passionate about this work? Leadership and Strategy Provide enterprise ownership and strategic direction for Accounts Payable. Partner and drive change with business unit leaders from sourcing to procurement, to harmonize end-to-end policy, controls, and processes, across the entire Source-to-Pay value chain. Translate enterprise finance and business strategies into multi‑year roadmaps, operational goals, and execution plans. Lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing AP leaders and professionals. Performance Management Provide overall service delivery of invoice processing, vendor management, travel and expenses, payments, help desk services, and regulatory reporting. Own service level agreements and key performance indicators to measure efficiency, effectiveness, customer experience, and value creation. Provide executive leadership for issue resolution, root‑cause analysis, and cross‑functional problem solving. Transformation, Automation & Innovation Define and execute a modern Accounts Payable transformation roadmap, leveraging automation, AI‑enabled solutions, supplier self‑service, and predictive analytics. Partner closely with the Finance Center of Excellence, IT, and third‑party providers to pilot, scale, and embed sustainable digital capabilities. Create a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, learning, and innovation. Business Compliance, Internal Controls, and Reporting Insight Own process documentation including process maps, SOPs, policies, and RACI models. Ensure strong internal controls aligned with enterprise governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Provide transparent, executive‑level reporting and insight to stakeholders. What’s in it for you? There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. If this sounds like you, we want to connect! BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required. Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred but not required. 10 to 15+ years of professional experience, preferably with experience in finance and/or accounting leadership positions. Manufacturing experience is a plus. Demonstrated progression into increasingly senior and complex roles. Demonstrated success leading Accounts Payable, Source‑to‑Pay, or Shared Services operations within complex, multi‑entity multi-ERP organizations. Proven experience driving enterprise‑scale transformation, automation, and change management initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively at all levels. Ability to travel up to 20%. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You’ll enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. Curious about life at ProMach? Follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Instagram ! Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.