Experienced Accounts Payable Manager – Remote Opportunity for Financial Excellence

At arenaflex, we're driven by a passion for innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a lasting impact. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, we've built a legacy of leadership, growth, and exploration. Our journey has taken us from the creation of the iconic down-filled jacket to winning 60 industry awards in the past decade. Today, we're a global organization with a presence in the USA, dedicated to empowering individuals to experience the great outdoors and live their best lives. As a key player in our financial team, the Experienced Accounts Payable Manager will play a vital role in shaping the future of arenaflex. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our remote team and contribute to our mission of driving financial excellence. If you're a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for accounting, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

As an Experienced Accounts Payable Manager at arenaflex, you will be responsible for:

• Exhibiting a global understanding of accounting principles from transaction to general ledger reporting
• Maintaining, recording, reporting, and reconciling various accounts payable records for all divisions of the organization
• Endorsing daily AP transactions; invoices, wire transfers, ACH, and EFT
• Assessing systems, processes, and procedures; recording, suggesting, and leading the execution of changes for productivity gains
• Providing variance analysis to actual costs compared to budgets, forecasts, previous months, or previous year
• Developing departmental approaches/strategies and ensuring compliance with SPARC ownership group
• Assessing existing work process cycles and implementing upgrades to find efficiencies and enhance team yield
• Preparing and ensuring accuracy of journal entries, month-end, and year-end review plans
• Ensuring SOX compliance; documentation, processes, and requirements
• Being responsible for investigating, examining, and determining payment discrepancies with vendors
• Participating in the determination and execution of upgrades or new systems for accounts payable
• Recognizing, suggesting, and leading the execution of solutions for system-related issues
• Supporting other accounting capabilities as required
• Directing performance evaluations and providing leadership and training to the A/P team
• Selecting, retaining, inspiring, and developing a team to perform at a high level of effectiveness and precision

Authority Assumptions:

As an Experienced Accounts Payable Manager at arenaflex, you will be expected to:

• Work with the highest level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; setting the standard for leaders and partners
• Create and support strong cross-functional relationships; driving business results and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability
• Act as an arenaflex advocate in the business and marketplace
• Select, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers exceptional performance
• As a leader, act as a champion of organizational culture, values, and leadership
• Ability to balance a strong presence with a high level of congeniality, empowering and inspiring partner input and collaboration

Experience Required:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership position within Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing team
• Strong framework and computer skills including Excel, general ledger, Infor Nexus, Infor Finance, and SAP
• Strong foundation in International payment methods
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks
• Retail accounting experience an asset
• Travel may be required, based on business needs
• Adhere to standard in-office presence, including participating in face-to-face team communication, meetings, and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager as the organization reserves the right to change duties to this position
• Should have approval to work in the US

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation range for this position is $35-45 per year, depending on a few variables including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your compensation, arenaflex offers an benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match after 500 hours if age 21 or older, overtime pay, flexible plan for working, paid sick leave, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits subject to qualification). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position is available.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment practices, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law ("Protected Characteristics").

Disability Accommodations:

The Organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their positions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Apply Now:

If you're a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website to submit your application. Apply for this job