Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Responsible forthe overall supervision and operations of accounts payable (AP) and professional development of staff. Leadership responsibility to meet accounts payable Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to properties and other key stakeholders. Leadership responsibility to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are appropriately defined and accurately tracked to maximize and improve services provided. Key communicator with property finance regarding SLA performance and to ensure correct operating procedures are adhered to in accordance with SOX, regulatory requirements and internal controls standards

• Innovative: Looks at issues from a fresh viewpoint and adapts to the changes created by the environment. Willing to take risks and explore the new, untested and unknown.
• Feedback: Gives positive feedback when appropriate, but also addresses inadequate performance or inappropriate behavior. Provides frank and direct feedback to others.
• Communication: Believes in the importance of keeping others informed. Spends time clearly defining expectations.
• Excitement: Has the ability to help people feel good about themselves and their work. Displays a high level of energy, intensity, and enthusiasm.
• Strategic: Has the ability to analyze the future impact that a decision made today is likely to have. Understands the interdependence of various work units and the importance of integrating their activities.
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity and exercises discretion in handling confidential information

• All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Inspirational team leader focused on people leadership and development.
• Deep focus on standardization, continuous process improvement and performance management for accounts payable.
• Make recommendations to Director of Accounting Services and Financial Shared Service Center (FSSC) Leader to increase process efficiency.
• Evaluate new technology opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of current and evolving best practices and industry trends.
• Given room to manage and develop people as primary focus and not required in day to day process execution.
• Monitors FSSC KPIs and SLAs to ensure metrics are met and appropriately defined to evaluate performance of staff.
• Provides continuous coaching, mentoring and development to staff.
• Primary contact between property finance staff and FSSC AP staff.
• Monitors FSSC KPIs and SLAs to ensure metrics are met and appropriately defined to evaluate performance of staff.
• Communicates with various property management personnel.
• Communicates problems or discrepancies to management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Promotes, develops, and maintains effective communication, interaction, and excellent relationship with internal customers, including ensuring their requirements are identified and consistently met.
• Promotes an effective relationship between the department, the operating property and other departments.
• Ensures effective operational processes. Perform all functions with the highest level of integrity.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures.
• Performs all other job related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent and/or ten plus years of progressive AP leadership experience.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of AP related accounting and supervisory experience.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, basic office equipment, and 10-key.
• Clear understanding of change management abilities. This should include participating in the development of solutions which require comprehensive shifts in operational practices.
• Proven decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to guide design and strategy for use of electronic system tools to improve process, mine data, and extract and report data.
• Able to lead and mentor a team to achieve optimal results.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of internal and accounting control procedures of AP operations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation communication skills (in English) and demonstrates ability to resolve all situations in a professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills. Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Have initiative, strive for continuous improvement.
• Strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• APM certification (Accredited Payable Manager).
• Able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses as required by local gaming regulations.
• Ability to prioritize based on urgency and lead team through high volume and stressful time periods.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with use of financial mainframe applications including ability to import and export data to and from mainframe applications and
• Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Previous experience working in a similar casino resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting.

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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