BYD

Finance- Accounts Payable Manager

Pasadena, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

ComplianceAccountingSAPERPLeadershipCommunicationMentoringAdaptabilityGAAPAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.
The ideal candidate will seamlessly balance hands-on operational excellence with strategic leadership.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage corporate treasury payments and bank disbursement batches, optimizing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) while maintaining healthy vendor relationships and safeguarding internal control (SoD) frameworks.
Lead the AP month-end and year-end closing process, including accrued expenses estimates, accounts payable aging analysis, and intercompany reconciliations.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing clear performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with process accuracy and cycle times.
Develop and present comprehensive monthly/quarterly AP review reports for leadership, highlighting departmental spending trends, process cycle times, and operational.
Workflow Architecture & Foolproof Design
Implement Foolproof Controls: Embed proactive "foolproof" logical checks within the ERP and automated AP systems to automatically intercept errors before they occur (e.g., system blocks for duplicate invoice numbers, redundant supplier bank detail modifications, or overlapping vehicle rental periods).
A self-driven urge to optimize processes and eliminate manual bottlenecks; passionate about leveraging technology to build error-proof (Poka-Yoke) workflows.
Adaptable to fast-paced corporate environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities during critical periods.

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, CMA, or professional certifications are highly preferred.
Minimum 5-8 years of corporate accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a US-affiliated or multinational company.
Exceptional logical reasoning, capable of translating raw ledgers into executive-ready review reports and diagnosing subtle tracking anomalies.
Strong process engineering mindset with a track record of implementing automated, systemic controls that eliminate manual inefficiencies and safeguard financial accuracy.
Excellent coaching, communication, and SOP authoring abilities.
Deep understanding of US GAAP, SOX/internal control frameworks, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
Proficiency in enterprise ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP tools (Concur, Coupa).

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Diagnose & Optimize: Identify systemic process vulnerabilities from historical data and review reports, and continuously optimize the end-to-end P2P and expense reimbursement workflows.

Optimized according to company cash flow strategy.
Design and execute a reliable talent succession plan, identifying high-potential team members and guiding them toward career advancement within the finance organization.

Zero material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified in the P2P cycle during internal/external audits.
BYD America Corporation/ BYD Motors, Inc./BYD Coach &Bus LLC/BYD Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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