Manager, Accounts Payable

WHO WE ARE: Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Global Accounts Payable Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's worldwide accounts payable function. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments across 30+ countries, while driving process efficiency, global standardization, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO: **Leadership & Team Management** - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global AP team, including AP processors across multiple time zones - Establish performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement - Partner with cross functional finance teams to ensure alignment of global AP processes with corporate and local compliance requirements - Collaborate with IT on system enhancements and data integrity initiatives **Accounts Payable Operations** - Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation - Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices across all global entities - Manage payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, checks, and local payment methods) in compliance with specific regulations - Maintain vendor master data integrity and manage vendor relationships proactively **Compliance, Controls & Audit** - Design, implement, and enforce internal controls over the AP process to ensure SOX compliance - Coordinate with internal and external auditors during AP-related audit activities - Ensure adherence to global and local tax requirements, including VAT, GST, withholding taxes, and 1099/1042-S reporting - Monitor and enforce adherence to corporate procurement and payment policies **Financial Reporting & Analysis** - Provide accurate AP-related reporting as needed - Analyze AP metrics (DPO, invoice aging, error rates, duplicate payments) and present actionable insights - Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with timely AP cutoffs and reconciliations **Technology & Process Improvement** - Lead or support ERP system initiatives related to AP (e.g., Oracle Cloud Financials, SAP), including upgrades, implementations, and automation - Identify and implement AP automation tools (e.g., OCR, robotic process automation, e-invoicing platforms) - Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for global AP operations - Drive global standardization while accommodating necessary local country variations WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Experience working in a **multinational, publicly traded (SEC-reporting) company** - Strong knowledge of **SOX compliance**, internal controls, and audit requirements - Hands-on experience with **ERP systems** (Oracle Cloud, SAP, or equivalent) - Proficiency in international payment practices, multi-currency processing, and global tax regulations (VAT, GST, withholding tax) - Excellent analytical skills with strong command of Excel and financial reporting tools Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - **7–10+ years** of progressive accounts payable experience, with at least **3–5 years in a managerial role** The pay range for this position is $120,000-$140,000/yr USD. **About Skechers** Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of…