The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end AP operations for the North America region, leading and developing the regional AP team, and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments across all business units in scope. This role partners closely with Finance, Procurement, and key business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, process efficiencies, and continuous improvement across accounts payable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Supervisors, Senior Supervisors, and AP staff across North America
Analyze AP metrics and KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, aging, error rates) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Drive process improvements, internal controls compliance, automation, SAP transformation initiatives, and standardization across AP workflows
Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations (ERP, OCR, workflow, payment platforms)
Serves as the SME in AP processing and systems, acting as the escalation point for inquiries and consultation
Contribute to strategic initiatives such as shared services optimization, software implementations, and global AP alignment
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university
Relevant Experience
5+ years related experience and/or training
Other Information
Several years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including supervisory or leadership roles
Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and resource requirements
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, or similar)
Proven ability to analyze data and metrics to drive operational improvements
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Job Requisition ID: 25485
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.