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Sazerac

Family-owned producer and distributor of spirits

Global Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarrollton, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills are required.
  • Attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time is required.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes is required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently is required.
  • A record of successful leadership is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
  • Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company is required.
  • Ability to solve complex problems is required.
  • Exceptional organization, prioritization, and project management skills are required, including experience managing multiple projects, initiatives, and deadlines concurrently.
  • Prior experience leading and motivating a team is required.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization is required.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize are required.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Accounts Payable, Vendor Setup, Concur, and P-Card functions globally across a team of approximately 50 employees in the United States, India, and Mexico.
  • Set the strategic direction for the global Accounts Payable function and ensure operational excellence in day-to-day execution.
  • Oversee policy, process, performance analytics, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive standardization, automation, and best-in-class procure-to-pay processes.
  • Lead global invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor master data governance.
  • Lead special projects and global transformation initiatives as needed.
  • Oversee timely and accurate processing of purchase-order and non-purchase-order invoices.
  • Manage global payment methods, including ACH, wire, check, virtual card, and international payments, and optimize payment timing to maximize working capital.
  • Manage month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and IT to streamline procure-to-pay processes.
  • Lead vendor relationship management strategy, dispute resolution, and continuous service improvement.
  • Identify and mitigate fraud, duplicate payments, and compliance risks.
  • Support external and internal audits related to Accounts Payable.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX and internal controls, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
  • Drive automation initiatives, including ERP enhancements, workflow tools, OCR solutions, and electronic invoicing.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators, including cycle time, cost per invoice, first-pass yield, discount capture rate, vendor satisfaction, and aging metrics.

Desired Qualifications

  • Five years of relevant experience, including key roles in the finance organization of a large consumer packaged goods company.
  • Experience managing a third-party agency, working with influencers, and leading and coaching people.
  • Experience in the alcoholic beverage industry or consumer packaged goods overall.

About the Company

Sazerac

Family-owned producer and distributor of spirits

Sazerac is an independent, family-owned American company that creates and distributes a wide range of alcoholic beverages. It owns and operates distilleries and brands in the United States and around the world, producing whiskies, vodkas, rums, liqueurs, and other spirits that are bottled and sold through retailers, bars, and distributors. The company emphasizes a blend of history, culture, relationships, technology, and its people to drive growth, with a track record of double-digit growth since the 2000s. What sets Sazerac apart is its long family ownership, global footprint, diverse brand portfolio, and emphasis on people and partnerships. Its goal is to be one of the industry’s most desirable places to be, continuing to grow its brands and reach while promoting responsible drinking and a strong company culture.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Metairie, LA
Founded
1850

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