_{The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.}

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic, and analytical Accounts Payable Manager to lead our corporate AP function. The ideal candidate will seamlessly balance hands-on operational excellence with strategic leadership. You will first ensure smooth daily P2P operations and accurate month-end closings, while empowering and mentoring the AP team. Leveraging your strong analytical mindset, you will perform regular financial reviews to identify cost inefficiencies and, ultimately, architect professionally, drive systemic efficiency, timeliness, and absolute accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Core AP Operations &P2P Process Management.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and cash disbursements.
• Enforce strict 3-way match protocols (PO, Goods Receipt, and Invoice) across all legal entities, findting and tracking any variances.
• Manage corporate treasury payments and bank disbursement batches, optimizing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) while maintaining healthy vendor relationships and safeguarding internal control (SoD) frameworks.
• Lead the AP month-end and year-end closing process, including accrued expenses estimates, accounts payable aging analysis, and intercompany reconciliations.

.      2.Team Leadership & Talent Enablement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing clear performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with process accuracy and cycle times.
• Empower team members by translating complex compliance requirements into practical, actionable training and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Design and execute a reliable talent succession plan, identifying high-potential team members and guiding them toward career advancement within the finance organization.

1. AP Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and present comprehensive monthly/quarterly AP review reports for leadership, highlighting departmental spending trends, process cycle times, and operational.
• Analyze key operational metrics (e.g., invoice processing costs, payment accuracy rates) and monitor T&E compliance and recurring vendor disbursement patterns to detect and eliminate cost inefficiencies.

1. Workflow Architecture & Foolproof Design

• Diagnose & Optimize: Identify systemic process vulnerabilities from historical data and review reports, and continuously optimize the end-to-end P2P and expense reimbursement workflows.
• Implement Foolproof Controls: Embed proactive "foolproof" logical checks within the ERP and automated AP systems to automatically intercept errors before they occur (e.g., system blocks for duplicate invoice numbers, redundant supplier bank detail modifications, or overlapping vehicle rental periods).
• System Automation: Leverage advanced technologies (OCR, automated workflows) to achieving maximum efficiency and absolute accuracy.

QUALIFICATOINS    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or professional certifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of corporate accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a US-affiliated or multinational company.
• Exceptional logical reasoning, capable of translating raw ledgers into executive-ready review reports and diagnosing subtle tracking anomalies.
• Strong process engineering mindset with a track record of implementing automated, systemic controls that eliminate manual inefficiencies and safeguard financial accuracy.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and SOP authoring abilities. Deep understanding of US GAAP, SOX/internal control frameworks, and Segregation of Duties (SoD). Proficiency in enterprise ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP tools (Concur, Coupa).

KEY COMPETENCIES：

• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies within high-volume transaction data; translates raw financial ledgers into actionable management insights.
• A self-driven urge to optimize processes and eliminate manual bottlenecks; passionate about leveraging technology to build error-proof (Poka-Yoke) workflows.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills; capable of holding departments accountable to T&E policies and compliance guidelines firmly but diplomatically.
• Adaptable to fast-paced corporate environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities during critical periods.

ROLE PROGRESSION & SUCCESS MEASURES:

• Days Payable Outstanding (DPO): Optimized according to company cash flow strategy.
• Invoice Processing Cycle Time (DPO): Average time taken from invoice receipt to system booking.
• T&E Policy Compliance Rate: Accuracy of employee expense claims and reduction in repetitive/anomalous claims.
• Audit Deficiencies: Zero material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified in the P2P cycle during internal/external audits.

_{BYD America Corporation/ BYD Motors, Inc./BYD Coach &Bus LLC/BYD Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.}