The Sr. Manager of Accounts Payable will lead the operations of the Accounts Payable team supporting the Christian Dior US and Canadian business. In this role, the person will have the opportunity to lead the lead an Accounts Payable function (currently performed by a related entity shared service group) on a new ERP and P2P system. This role will be a key partner to both finance and business collaborators in ensuring that invoices and payments are appropriately recorded and paid timely.

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of Dior US and Canada invoices in compliance with Dior/LVMH policies and procedures
• Be the key point of contact for both internal and external partners related to any Accounts Payable issues
• Manage vendor master data, including maintaining Dior/LVMH standards when setting up new vendors
• Maintain compliance with all accounting and internal control policies related to payment authorization
• Be responsible for the month end close of Accounts Payable, including reconciliation of all related balance sheet accounts
• Be the key person to train new business users on the different systems and platforms related to expense management
• Manage Annual Year End tasks, including 1099 year-end compliance
• Develop and maintain critical monthly reporting metrics related to the end-to-end Accounts Payable process
• Hire, train and motivate a newly crafted Accounts Payable team prior to the go live of the new ERP and P2P system
• Participate in final testing and training prior to go live of the new systems

• 10 years or more of relevant experience, with at least 4 years of supervisory or management experience
• Direct experience with SAP is required, experience with Coupa is a plus
• Experience with any P2P system transition or implementation is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Communicate clearly to team members which will need mentorship in a new, demanding environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a cross functional group of internal partners who all interact with the Accounts Payable group and will require assistance to achieve the goal of timely and efficient processing of vendor invoices.
• Strong organizational/time management skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work