Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Position: Accounts Payable Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Salary Type: Exempt

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees all activities related to vendor invoicing, cash disbursements, reporting, and vendor account analysis in a highly automated, fast-paced multidivisional environment. This role ensures compliance with policies, accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Accounts Payable processes while supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to organizational initiatives, including environmental, social, and B Corp objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee recording and processing of vendor invoices and cash disbursements in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable system.
• Prepare periodic aging reports and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Manage timing, recording, and resolution of uncovered invoice journals.
• Ensure timely disbursements according to guidance from the Corporate Controller.
• Maintain communication with vendors, including identifying and addressing issues proactively.
• Lead daily A/P operations and collaborate with other departments to support business needs.
• Supervise A/P staff across all divisions.
• Ensure proper coding, timing, and cutoff procedures for month end close.
• Maintain and update policies, procedures, and departmental documentation.
• Support audit, tax, and compliance requests.
• Communicate departmental issues and updates to the Corporate Controller as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller.

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain and oversee AP-related controls, workflows, SOPs, and documented processes; ensure compliance with internal policies and audit expectations.
• Support internal and external audits, tax compliance reviews, and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update departmental policies, procedures, and run books.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience in an automated, multidivisional environment, in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to prevent and diffuse issues.
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• High level of interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional skepticism.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (JD Edwards or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in produce, food manufacturing, and/or consumer packaged goods industry.
• Prior experience in a sustainability-focused or B Corp-certified organization.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and work collaboratively across organizational levels within fast-paced and/or high-volume environments.
• Track record of delivering results with a strong bias for action