Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

 

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Accounts Payables Supervisor is a highly strategic role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire Accounts Payable process. This position demands strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities to develop team members and ensure excellence in all AP activities. The Accounts Payables Supervisor will lead and own strategic projects, make key decisions, and manage cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives. This role is including fostering KPIs, conducting regular reviews, challenging targets, and driving benchmarking efforts. Effective communication with key stakeholders is essential to enhance processes and improve overall efficiency. Additionally, this role requires effective leadership and team management skills, as the Supervisor will be responsible for managing a mid-sized team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Process Ownership:Take full ownership of AP processes, documentation, and policies. Continuously seek and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Project Leadership: Lead and own strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage cross-functional and cross-regional projects, coordinating efforts and resources to achieve successful outcomes. Present project updates and outcomes to senior management, demonstrating strategic thinking and effective project management.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to enhance AP processes and improve efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and strategically.
• Collaborative Support: Serve as an expert in the AP field, teaching and mentoring colleagues to enhance their skills and knowledge. Foster a collaborative environment within the team, ensuring seamless operations and providing strategic support during high-volume periods.
• KPI Management and Benchmarking: Foster the development and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the AP team. Conduct regular reviews of KPIs, challenging targets, and driving continuous improvement. Perform benchmarking to identify best practices and implement them within the AP function.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide strong leadership to the AP team, mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their skills and performance. Foster a positive and productive team environment, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage a mid-sized team, ensuring clear communication, effective delegation, and performance management.
• Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned, leveraging its capabilities to support the team and company objectives. Adapt to changing priorities and take on ad-hoc tasks as required.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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