Manager Accounts Payable

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.

With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.

Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality.

We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Manager Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Manager will own the end-to-end AP operations across North America, while driving continuous improvement and technology modernization.

The role calls for strong people leadership with deep process excellence.

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead and develop a team of Accounts Payable specialists in a high-volume environment.

The role requires strong internal controls (including SOx), and a track record of implementing automation to reduce cycle time and exceptions.

The Accounts Payable manager will report to the Sr.

Manager Shared Services.

Responsibilities


* Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable processes, ensuring timely processing of all invoices and vendor payments with the highest quality of service


* Lead the Accounts Payable team - setting clear goals, service level agreements (SLAs), schedules, and development plans; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement


* Develop, maintain, and improve key performance indicators that measure and track performance and efficiency of team and related processes (e.g.

touchless invoice rate, invoice cycle time, etc.)


* Review weekly payment runs for accuracy 


* Create, implement, maintain and adhere to standard Accounts Payable policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls ensuring proper communication, training and compliance


* Oversee and maintain approval workflows according to the Company’s approval policy


* Resolve complex invoice discrepancies timely and provide requested information to internal customers and vendors as needed, escalate issues effectively


* Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities, including the utilization of technology solutions that drive efficiency


* Enhance supplier relationships through predictable turnaround times, transparent communication, and efficient dispute resolution


* Periodic review and clean-up of Accounts Payable aging reports to resolve outstanding balances


* Work collaboratively across Accounting, Procurement, Treasury and other business partners to answer...