• Job Description

  Req#: 26323

  Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

  Job Overview

  The Accounts Payable Manager role will have responsibility to manage the accounts payable function of for an assigned group of business units. This includes the management of the accounts payable processes and functions, staffing, reporting and budget. The role will work with the Sr. Manager – FSS and the Accounts Payable Managers of other business unit groups to develop and improve consistent and standard accounts payable practices at a high level of service, as a single team. Certain AP functions may be assigned exclusively to a particular AP business unit group to better leverage efficiencies. The role will drive for results and continuously search for opportunities in process improvement. This position is based out of our South Harbor headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

  Key Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and leverage relationships with Finance management, other AP Managers, outside department and company stakeholders to achieve and maintain a high level of service.
  • Develop and leverage relationships with IT and other service providers to ensure we are partnering together to drive the business forward.
  • Constantly monitor and evaluate processes to develop process improvements in a high change environment. Recommend and implement process improvements.
  • Manage, coach, and develop staff to ensure their commitment and ability to meet company objectives, deliver high quality service level and quickly resolve issues and inquiries. Develop direct reports (Supervisors, Leads and Analysts) to create an effective chain of command to maximize departmental results.
  • Work with Sr. Manager – FSS to establish AP departmental strategies and goals. Correspond these strategies and goals within staff goal development.
  • Evaluate departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to determine success level and processing weaknesses. Work with management, staff, and other stakeholders to improve upon weaknesses.
  • Ensure that all required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.
  • Ensure that all required month/quarter/year end functions/tasks are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.
  • Maintain open proactive communication with management on any departmental issues or challenges, the action plans to resolve said challenges, and the progress towards resolution.
  • Maintain and be part of a structured issue escalation process coupled with a root cause evaluation and mitigation plan process to limit issues going forward.
  • Lead and/or participate in projects as needed.
  • Prepare local departmental budget. Monitor spending to ensure budget is maintained.
  • Oversee local AP Department personnel activity, including recruiting and hiring, staffing, supervision, development and training, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, salary administration and terminations.
  • Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department.
  • Manage the processing and delivery of all 1099s and any other required governmental reporting and filing.
  • Maintain departmental records in audit ready condition for internal, external and JSOX audits.
  • Manage AP Department involvement in all audits to minimize adverse results. Evaluate audit results to improve processes to minimize future adverse results.
    

  Qualifications/Requirements

  • Associates degree in accounting or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 7 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Ability to coach, develop, motivate, and lead others.
  • Ability to work as a liaison between Accounts Payable Departments and the business to multi-task and prioritize workload
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to lead a departmental project, including task management and assignments and outside resource management and coordination.
  • Ability to analyze performance failures and weaknesses, determine and implement mitigation actions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, including written and oral, and develop effective working relationships across multiple levels of the organization
  • Advanced MS office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience working with a large scale ERP system; SAP experience preferred
  • Experience with high volume, multi company, multi-location environment, preferred
    

  Additional Information

  Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• About the company

  Creating value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses and our planet thrive together

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