Accounts Payable Manager

As the Accounts Payable Manager at Redwood Materials, you'll be responsible for managing all accounts payable activities, including maintaining supplier data integrity, processing invoices, overseeing payments, and leading a team of accounting professionals. You will also ensure compliance with IRS reporting requirements and develop efficiencies in the accounts payable processes.

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Manager role at Redwood Materials should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, along with 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with large ERP systems like Oracle or SAP are also preferred.

At Redwood Materials, an Accounts Payable Manager plays a crucial role in sustainability by ensuring that financial processes are efficient and compliant, thus supporting the overall mission of promoting circular supply chains and reducing costs for clean energy products and electric vehicles.

Proficiency in Excel is required for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Redwood Materials, while experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft D365 is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Concur for expense management can also be beneficial.

As an Accounts Payable Manager at Redwood Materials, you'll work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values sustainability. You'll be part of a growing team focused on making a positive impact in the clean energy sector, providing you with a fulfilling career experience.

In answering this question, provide detailed examples of your past roles where you've managed accounts payable, including specific duties, challenges you faced, and how you addressed them. Mention any process improvements you implemented to enhance efficiency.

Talk about your methods for reviewing payment request documentation and ensuring adherence to regulations. Describe how you keep up-to-date with policy changes and how you communicate these to your team.

Discuss your approach to team training, including regular training sessions, mentorship, and feedback processes. Provide examples of how your training programs have improved team performance and efficiency.

Describe your conflict resolution skills by providing an example of a past dispute. Explain the process you followed to resolve the issue while maintaining a positive relationship with the supplier.

Consider discussing specific KPIs like days payable outstanding (DPO), invoice processing time, and accuracy rates. Explain how you track these metrics and use them to assess team performance and efficiency.

Share your experience with ERP systems, how you have utilized them in past positions, and the impact they had on your effectiveness in managing accounts payable processes.

Discuss your approach to supplier data management, including how often you review data, the tools you use to maintain accuracy, and any best practices you've developed in your career.

Provide a specific example of a process you automated, the tools you implemented, the challenges you faced, and the positive outcomes that resulted from this automation.

Explain the resources you use to keep abreast of regulatory changes, such as IRS publications or industry news, and how you communicate these updates to your team.

Articulate your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with your career goals. Mention any specific aspects of Redwood Materials’ mission or culture that resonate with you and your professional beliefs.