The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Manager Accounts Payable
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
As the Manager of Accounts Payable, you will lead the AP function and ensure high-quality service delivery across the organization. With a team primarily based in a shared service center in Costa Rica, you’ll oversee strategy, vendor payments, financial system integrity, and continuous process improvement. Acting as a key escalation point, you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, provide insights on technologies and metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies. Strong stakeholder relationships, accurate documentation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and reporting are essential to success in this role.
What You’ll Do
Drive process efficiency and cost-saving strategies through automation, continuous improvement, and industry best practices.
Manage AP functions across the Americas, including disbursements, vendor relations, tax matters, and general ledger accuracy.
Supervise the timely and precise handling of supplier invoices and adjustments, serving as the key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure seamless collaboration across functions to support supplier setup, maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate AP staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and operational excellence.
Oversee monthly financial close activities and ensure adherence to company policies, systems, and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Management.
10 or more years of experience in management, with progression in responsible positions and 5 or more years of experience managing a team of direct reports (in multiple geographies and a shared services global environment - Desired).
7 or more years of experience in Accounts Payable (within a large, complex, publicly listed organization).
What Will Set You Apart
Master’s in business administration or Master’s of Accountancy, CPA, CMA, or Certified Financial preferred.
Direct experience managing change with new Accounts Payable systems and/or processes.
SAP experience.
A proven ability to build strong business relationships (beyond the Finance team) and effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholder groups.
Analytical and technical skills including financial modeling and forecasting working capital, financial statements, cost analysis, planning, MBOM, AOP, variance analysis, reporting, P&L.
Established business acumen, leadership skills, and building organizational capabilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office Products, (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Additional Details
Relocation Available: No.
Sponsorship Available: No.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar‑Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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What You’ll Do
Drive process efficiency and cost-saving strategies through automation, continuous improvement, and industry best practices.
Manage AP functions across the Americas, including disbursements, vendor relations, tax matters, and general ledger accuracy.
Supervise the timely and precise handling of supplier invoices and adjustments, serving as the key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure seamless collaboration across functions to support supplier setup, maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate AP staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and operational excellence.
Oversee monthly financial close activities and ensure adherence to company policies, systems, and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Management.
10 or more years of experience in management, with progression in responsible positions and 5 or more years of experience managing a team of direct reports (in multiple geographies and a shared services global environment - Desired).
7 or more years of experience in Accounts Payable (within a large, complex, publicly listed organization).
What Will Set You Apart
Master’s in business administration or Master’s of Accountancy, CPA, CMA, or Certified Financial preferred.
Direct experience managing change with new Accounts Payable systems and/or processes.
SAP experience.
A proven ability to build strong business relationships (beyond the Finance team) and effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholder groups.
Analytical and technical skills including financial modeling and forecasting working capital, financial statements, cost analysis, planning, MBOM, AOP, variance analysis, reporting, P&L.
Established business acumen, leadership skills, and building organizational capabilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office Products, (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Additional Details
Relocation Available: No.
Sponsorship Available: No.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar‑Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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