Manager, Finance - AP

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations Management

• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and employee expense reimbursement.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor AP aging and resolve overdue invoices and payment issues.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and business units to resolve AP-related issues.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

• Manage month-end AP closing activities.

  Team Leadership and People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the AP team to achieve operational excellence.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Identify training and development needs to enhance team capabilities.

  Compliance, Controls, and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls within the AP process.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Monitor compliance with SOX and other applicable control requirements.

  Process Improvement and Transformation

• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across AP operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and work quality
• Lead projects related to ERP enhancements, system implementations, and process migrations.

• Support digital transformation initiatives including OCR, workflow automation, and electronic invoicing.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance Or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 8+ years of Accounts Payable or Shared Services experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  

Skills

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Experience managing global or regional AP operations within a Shared Services environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work