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Manager, Accounts Payable

AT Delta Dental Ins.
Delta Dental Ins.

Manager, Accounts Payable

Oakland, CA

At Delta Dental, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a passion for operational efficiency. We're looking for a highly skilled Accounts Payable Manager, to oversee our Accounts Payable (A/P), Unclaimed Property, and Levy compliance functions across the enterprise. If you are a seasoned professional with a strong accounting background and leadership experience, this could be the role for you.

As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing the A/P close cycles, ensuring compliance with disbursement regulations, overseeing department staffing, monitoring key performance metrics, and leading project initiatives as assigned.

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple teams/functions across various geographic locations, providing operational oversight and strategy for disbursement functions such as accounts payable, levy compliance, and unclaimed property.
  • Ensure accurate records and compliance with federal and state regulations related to vendors, unclaimed property, and levies.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and standards to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and respond to audit inquiries and regulatory examinations.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing new procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Ensure strong internal controls, including proper segregation of duties.
  • Oversee operational and financial transaction workflows, resolving issues proactively through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Use data to drive operational decisions, managing resources effectively within budget constraints.
  • Inspire, direct, and develop work teams to promote a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Information Technology (IT) to resolve production issues, assess system enhancements, and oversee testing.
  • Ensure timely project completion and take corrective action when needed.
  • Manage and develop staff, including determining staffing needs, setting goals, conducting interviews, coaching, and evaluating performance.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to thrive and excel in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with 2-3 in-office days per week at either the Camp Hill, PA or Oakland, CA location. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these offices.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, including 1+ years in a supervisory or management role. Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Multi-entity accounting experience preferred and is a plus!
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting structures.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to provide clear recommendations for improvement.
  • Detail-oriented with strong computational skills.
  • Proficiency in English grammar, including composition, editing, and proofreading.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle Financials or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
  • Critical thinking and effective conflict management skills.
  • Ability to lead, manage, and collaborate across functions.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $71,400 - $149,500

Additional Information:

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
  • Competitive base and incentive pay
  • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
  • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
  • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Client-provided location(s): Oakland, CA, USA; Camp Hill, PA 17011, USA
Job ID: Delta_Dental-2212
Employment Type: Full Time