Accounts Payable Lead - Remote

Job Summary

Harley-Davidson is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function. This role is fully remote within the United States. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, and initiative-taking while leading a dedicated team. The Accounts Payable Team Lead will direct the day-to-day AP activities and lead the AP team while driving process improvement. The candidate will apply best in class practices and collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements. As a leader, this individual will also provide guidance, development, and coaching to direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the AP function, overseeing the end-to-end payment process from invoice receipt to vendor disbursements, including supplier onboarding activities.
• Facilitate timely resolution of complex AP related questions from internal business partners and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Analyze Accounts Payable data, generate reports, and present insights to key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor AP related KPIs including but not limited to AP cycle time, duplicate payments, on-time payment percentage, discount tracking, and AP aging.
• Mentor and lead a team of 5 Accounts Payable coordinators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance.
• Manage the annual 1099 reporting process.
• Assist with gathering support for internal and external auditors.
• Provide subject matter expertise and be a key resource in projects impacting AP processes.
• Support ad hoc requests

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with leading an Accounts Payable function, including people management.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Experience with complex ERP software, with heavy emphasis on experience with SAP preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, financial regulations and best practices in Accounts Payable management
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize goals and objectives, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to manage and operate in a high-volume fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills. Ability to effectively communicate with team members across multiple functions at varying levels.
• Proven history in process improvement, with tangible, measured results is preferred. Good understanding of people, processes, and tools interdependencies.