Accounts Payable Manager

Working with an emerging shared services organization, the AP Manager is responsible for leading and supporting a Dover business segment’s end to end processing of account payables. This role is responsible for managing the whole accounts payable team comprising of Invoice Processing, Invoice Holds & Issues, Payments and Vendor Management to ensure accurate and timely handling processing of payables for a specified Dover business segment.  As an AP Manager, you will also be responsible for investigating and correcting escalated issues while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. This role reports to the Site Director, DBS Philippines.  This position is based in Cebu, Philippines. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Invoice processing production management, including capacity and demand planning based on invoice inbox volume analysis 

• Maintain Supplier Relationships (timely payments) 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Companies 

• Month-end closing and balance sheet integrity activities 

• Internal and external performance reporting  

• Individual performance and career management (including hiring and terminations) 

• Responsible for supervising the whole AP team 

• Continuous improvement leadership, including identification of process and system improvements 

• Partnering with the Site Director to support strategic initiatives 

• Partnering with related functions, such as Procurement, Vendor Data Management, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger teams 

• Special projects as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred 

• Minimum five (5) years’ Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing context including: 

• 3+ years in a shared services model preferred 

• At least 5 years managerial experience in managing a group of at least 15 business professionals 

• Experience managing data in large ERP systems, Oracle preferred 

• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Ex: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.) 

• Lean training a plus 

• Demonstrated proficiency managing data in Microsoft Office (SharePoint) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times 

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment 

• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision 

• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative 

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards 

Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).  

Dover Corporation deliver’s innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.”