Director of Accounts Payable

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About The Group

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 4,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and we are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team.

Job Purpose/Overview

At Lavazza, the overall responsibility of the Director of Accounts Payable is to oversee and manage all aspects of the Account Payable department ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with client and vendor payment requirements. The A/P Director will establish and maintain adequate and appropriate internal controls for all payment functions, while managing relationships with internal client-facing teams, the rest of the finance function, and external vendors and clients. This role reports to the Controller and will manage a team of 4 FTE

Location: West Chester, PA OR New York, NY

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting principles for all disbursements
Management of weekly pay cycles and payment types
Reconciliation of vendor discrepancies
Reconciliation and management of employee credit card and travel expenses
Identification and implementation of process improvements
Development of performance metrics and service levels
Management of staff with required professional training and development
Monthly AP close procedures
Annual regulatory reporting
Vendor file maintenance
Audit compliance and reporting
Cash forecasting
Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required
Minimum 5+ years of A/P experience in a leadership or management role
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time
Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations
Hands on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment
Experienced in accounts payable and treasury software applications (SAP preferred)

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
401K Package
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Cafeteria and Gym (West Chester location)
Hybrid Work Schedule
Ability to be barista certified
Monthly Lunches provided by Lavazza
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Development Plans
Employee Discounts
Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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