Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC
Manager, Accounts Payable
Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Step into the future with Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. We are a private, family-owned company that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth. Our mission is to make a difference for the common good while growing together as a family. If you are looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we are looking for YOU! #IAmMerz Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change? The Manager, Accounts Payable
is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role leads a team of AP professionals, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with internal controls, and partners cross-functionally to support business operations. We are seeking candidates with experience in: Leading and managing an Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development. Overseeing daily operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and reconciliations. Committing to a high level of attention to detail and reliable accuracy. Ensuring compliance with company policies & IFRS guidelines Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with AP month-end close procedures Manage the AP department's month-end and year-end close activities related to AP Oversee and execute month-end closing of the AP subledger Complete weekly and month-end reconciliation including GRIR Execute clearings for AP clearing accounts for ACHs, Checks, and wire payments
Lead day to day Accounts Payable Operations Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments Support HCP (Healthcare Professional) & Grant payments and ensure compliance with internal policies Review, approve, and execute weekly and monthly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers & foreign currency payments Maintain and improve internal controls in AP processes Research, Analyze, and resolve vendor inquiries Support other AP processes as required to support both the U.S. and Canada for the Therapeutics North American business
Own & Manage the Concur Travel Expense Approval & Reporting Process Review and approve Concur Travel Expense reports Ensure travel & expense report compliance with the Merz Global Travel Policy and local policies as required Lead monthly trainings for new employees
Support financial audits Prepare recurring and ad hoc audit schedules as requested Provide supporting data and explanations as needed Support and prepare sample requests to support internal and external auditors
Further tasks & Special Projects Oversee and manage AP function for the integration and acquisition of new businesses acquired Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for AP performance and metrics
Support Process Improvement & Automation Efforts Lead process improvement support to automate AP processes to support the growth of the Therapeutics organization including software implementation support for new systems and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for both the U.S. and Canada Support financial reporting tools including ERP implementations and SAP projects
Collaborate and Engage Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to resolve issues and improve workflows
Job Related Qualifications/Skills
Education 4 year degree required APM (Accredited Payables Manager) certification preferred Professional Experience 7 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including 3 years in a leadership role required Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, biotech, or life sciences preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (incl. languages) Intermediate to Expert proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system required Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) required Knowledge of Methods Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills preferred Personal Skills (required) Time management Effective communication Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to lead a process or team and to mentor other colleagues in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Note: This description retains the original job information and context while converting to valid HTML tags as requested. It does not include any requests for sensitive information. If you need further tightening (e.g., trimming sections), tell me which parts to shorten or remove.
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Step into the future with Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. We are a private, family-owned company that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth. Our mission is to make a difference for the common good while growing together as a family. If you are looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we are looking for YOU! #IAmMerz Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change? The Manager, Accounts Payable
is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role leads a team of AP professionals, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with internal controls, and partners cross-functionally to support business operations. We are seeking candidates with experience in: Leading and managing an Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development. Overseeing daily operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and reconciliations. Committing to a high level of attention to detail and reliable accuracy. Ensuring compliance with company policies & IFRS guidelines Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with AP month-end close procedures Manage the AP department's month-end and year-end close activities related to AP Oversee and execute month-end closing of the AP subledger Complete weekly and month-end reconciliation including GRIR Execute clearings for AP clearing accounts for ACHs, Checks, and wire payments
Lead day to day Accounts Payable Operations Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments Support HCP (Healthcare Professional) & Grant payments and ensure compliance with internal policies Review, approve, and execute weekly and monthly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers & foreign currency payments Maintain and improve internal controls in AP processes Research, Analyze, and resolve vendor inquiries Support other AP processes as required to support both the U.S. and Canada for the Therapeutics North American business
Own & Manage the Concur Travel Expense Approval & Reporting Process Review and approve Concur Travel Expense reports Ensure travel & expense report compliance with the Merz Global Travel Policy and local policies as required Lead monthly trainings for new employees
Support financial audits Prepare recurring and ad hoc audit schedules as requested Provide supporting data and explanations as needed Support and prepare sample requests to support internal and external auditors
Further tasks & Special Projects Oversee and manage AP function for the integration and acquisition of new businesses acquired Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for AP performance and metrics
Support Process Improvement & Automation Efforts Lead process improvement support to automate AP processes to support the growth of the Therapeutics organization including software implementation support for new systems and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for both the U.S. and Canada Support financial reporting tools including ERP implementations and SAP projects
Collaborate and Engage Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to resolve issues and improve workflows
Job Related Qualifications/Skills
Education 4 year degree required APM (Accredited Payables Manager) certification preferred Professional Experience 7 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including 3 years in a leadership role required Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, biotech, or life sciences preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (incl. languages) Intermediate to Expert proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system required Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) required Knowledge of Methods Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills preferred Personal Skills (required) Time management Effective communication Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to lead a process or team and to mentor other colleagues in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Note: This description retains the original job information and context while converting to valid HTML tags as requested. It does not include any requests for sensitive information. If you need further tightening (e.g., trimming sections), tell me which parts to shorten or remove.
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