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Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-167729

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities within the Accounts Payable department, including staff management, process improvement, policy enforcement and financial reporting. A key responsibility of the Senior Manager, Accounts Payables is ensuring the timely on-time payment of cash and cash application as well as the accurate recording of invoices with respect to account, amount, and accounting period. This role reports to the Shared Service Finance Director.

Summary of Duties:

• Direct, hire, train, motivate, and evaluate Accounts Payable team members to ensure high performance and engagement.

• Overseeing daily department operations of the Accounts Payable department, such as disbursing checks, processing EFT payments, oversee supplier accounts, to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time and aligned with established procedures.

• Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records.

• Compile, analyze, and report financial information to management, auditors, regulatory agencies as required.

• Establish and monitor departmental goals, objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Develop, implement, improve, and enforce budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy, efficiency and mitigate risk.

• Build and maintain relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.

• Performs all tasks and projects assigned under minimal supervision.

• Executes special assignments and tasks as requested or needed and provide thorough and timely updates on progress.

• Manage and guide a staff of Accounts Payable specialists, including coordination with accounts payable personnel in Mexico.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by conducting process analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.

• Evaluate and implement automation solutions and digitization tools to enhance performance.

• Identify, report, and monitor ERP or technical issues, ensuring timely follow up and resolution.

• Create, analyze, and comment on indicators related to supplier invoice management. Establish and monitor manage KPIs, implement corrective actions where needed, and communicate progress to senior management.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Working Conditions:

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.

2. Employment Status is full-time.

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Safran is an “at-will” employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the President of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy. Further, any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the President of the Company

Candidate skills & requirements

Experience : 15+ years of experience

Computer Skill: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office and Windows operating system, especially excel. Knowledge of Infor (M3) ERP, a +, but not required.

• Proven ability to productively react to change and handle essential tasks as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge about accounting and management principles and Accounts Payable procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyze information and processes.

• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.

• Must be able to work for periods of time without direct supervision

• Must be well organized and have good record keeping skills

Description: Intermediate/Professional level.

Annual salary

$78,130 - $122,770

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No