PPG Industries

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounts payable processes and best practices. The AP Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the company's financial operations and maintain strong vendor relationships.

This is a hybrid position based in Cranberry Township, PA, and reporting directly to the Director Assistant Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to facilitate payments to vendors. Implement and maintain efficient accounts payable processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Responsible for performing accruals and related analysis to post journal entries.
• Build and develop the accounts payable team, ensuring effective hiring, training, and process optimization to support scalable operations.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide training to team members on accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage workload distribution within the team.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues as they arise.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual agreements. Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights to senior management on payment trends and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, as well as adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist in the year-end financial audits and tax reporting related to accounts payable.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the accounts payable function.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement new technologies and systems that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in accounts payable management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of payables experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with AP software systems.
• Experience in period-end accounting close processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and best practice implementation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience in the manufacturing or consumer goods industry is a plus.

#LI-Hybrid

About us:

Pittsburgh Paint Co., formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN®, OLYMPIC®, LIQUID NAILS®, HOMAX®, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS®, Manor Hall®, FLOOD®, DULUX® (in Canada), and SICO®, among others. New Co. manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.Pittsburgh Paints Co. provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.