About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary:

The Manager Accounts Payable and T&E Shared Services, US & Canada provides leadership and direction to the centralized accounts payable and T&E. This position supervises 2 people and a team of 9. The Manager will ensure the timely and processing of all payables and T&E in accordance with required control procedures. They will set the teams goals and objectives and deploy continuous process improvements and KPI’s to drive efficiency within the function. They will be an expert in the payables, T&E and ledger systems in order to analyze issues and develop solutions. This role will partner with the Manager of Controls and Compliance to ensure an effective Sarbanes Oxley compliant internal control structure. They will lead, coach, and develop both their direct and indirect team and foster a positive and proactive team-oriented environment.

What will you do

• Leads the accounts payable and Expense Reporting functions which involve high-volume processing, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of vendor and Employee Payments. Ensures compliance requirements are met through sound processes, systems, and procedures, including internal controls according to company standards.
• Support the global travel function as needed.
• Manages, develops, and mentors direct reports and their staffs including objective setting, performance reviews and development planning.
• Ensures the timely resolution of queries and disputes pertaining to accounts payable and T&E.
• Trouble Shoots issues and works across the organization to resolve problems.
• Manage the relationship with and administrator the AP automation system (MediusFlow) and T&E automation system (Concur) and their related contracts.
• Evaluates policies, procedures, and technologies for continual improvement.
• Administers and reports on Accounts Payable and T&E KPI’s regularly to drive efficiencies.
• Design and implement AP and travel training/seminars as needed.
• Promote Duty of Care within the organization and develop and implement best practice strategies.
• Develop strong internal working relationships with reginal/country travel coordinators, and all departments especially Finance, Procurement, Executive Admins, IT in all regions.

What do we look for

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in accounting, finance, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• 3+ years Managing or Supervising high volume Shared Services teams or function (preference for public company, manufacturing company experience).
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Bonus would be an individual who has knowledge in the Corporate Business Travel Industry and who is able to help in maintaining a global Travel Strategy & Framework

Required Skills and Competencies

Must possess good influencing skills, be able to effectively work with all levels of the organization and have the ability to effectively work autonomously with little direction.

Communication Skills – Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and ability to articulate analyses from the interpretation of financial reports and legal documents.

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics

Reasoning and Judgement - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Systems skills- Word processing, advanced Excel, E-mail proficiency, ERP accounting software (JDE, Oracle PeopleSoft preferred) required, AP and Expense Report Automation (Medius Flow and Concur preferred).

Team Skills: Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with demonstrated ability to articulate and drive a team towards designed outcomes. Demonstrated ability to be decisive and action-oriented regarding decisions affecting the team and committed to developing a team, including key talent, and build a strong succession pipeline for the future. Must be able to lead across and through the matrix organization to ensure effective and efficient decision making.