Manager, Accounts Payable

Join Rheem Midwest Distribution (RMD), proudly part of Rheem Manufacturing, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!

With over 100 years of trusted service, RMD has built a strong network across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors.

At RMD, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company—creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:

• Building respectful relationships

• Acting with integrity

• Prioritizing service to others

• Striving for excellence

Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!

The Accounts Payable Manager directs and oversees the daily activities of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, vendor payments, compliance with internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This role leads the Accounts Payable team, partners closely with Accounting and Finance leadership, supports month-end and year-end close activities, and helps drive operational excellence across shared services and business divisions. The Manager, Accounts Payable, is responsible for maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to payment terms, supporting audits, and developing a high-performing team culture.

This position is located in Kimberly, WI. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 4 days onsite and 1 day (Wed or Fri) remote per week.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable Specialists and support staff.

• Oversee invoice processing and vendor payment activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Review and approve Accounts Payable transactions, payment runs, reconciliations, and adjustments.

• Reconcile vendor account statements and resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and outstanding items.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor inquiries and internal stakeholder concerns.

• Partner with Finance leadership to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including account reconciliations and accruals.

• Assist internal and external auditors with requests related to Accounts Payable processes, transactions, and controls.

• Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 processing and related compliance activities.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

• Analyze Accounts Payable metrics, invoice volumes, processing efficiency, and payment trends, providing reporting to management.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization across AP operations. Drive implementation of selected technologies and process changes.

• Collaborate with shared services teams and cross-functional business partners to optimize processes and service delivery.

• Manage the end-to-end filing and recovery process for vendor claimbacks, ensuring all promotional allowances, rebates, and billing discrepancies are accurately tracked, disputed, and collected.
• Assist with merger activities, including system integrations, data migration, and process standardization across merged entities.

• Prepare and analyze financial, accounting, and operational reports for management purposes.

• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or accounts payable experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices.
• General understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working in an ERP environment; Oracle experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, auditors, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively in a matrixed team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Master’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with Oracle Accounts Payable and Esker invoice automation solutions.
• General Ledger accounting experience.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Shared Services experience.
• Experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong people leadership and talent development experience

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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