Accounts Payable Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Location: Columbia

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Manager is a strategic finance leader responsible for transforming end‑to‑end AP operations within a complex, high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role drives process standardization, automation, and organizational change to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and elevate team performance. The position owns AP as a value‑adding function, delivering measurable impact on working capital, vendor relationships, and operational scalability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead redesign of the full AP lifecycle (invoice intake through payment) to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce cycle time, and improve accuracy

• Implement and optimize automation solutions (e‑invoicing, OCR, workflow tools, ERP enhancements)

• Establish scalable processes to support multi‑site or shared services environments

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing AP team; address skill gaps and elevate accountability

• Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Operations, IT, and Finance leadership to align on priorities and drive adoption

• Drive cultural and operational change within the AP function, transitioning from transactional processing to proactive, performance‑driven operations

• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with broader finance transformation goals

• Define, implement, and monitor AP performance metrics

• Establish KPI dashboards and reporting

• Use data analytics to identify bottlenecks, track improvements, and support decision‑making

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required); MBA or advanced degree preferred

• CPA, CMA, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification(s) strongly preferred

• 8–12+ years of progressive AP or accounting experience, including leadership in high‑volume environments

• Demonstrated success leading end‑to‑end AP transformation and process improvement initiatives

• Experience managing teams (including large or distributed teams) and driving performance improvement across multiple sites/locations

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and AP automation tools

• Proven ability to implement KPI‑driven management and data‑led decision making

• Strong understanding of three‑way match, purchase order processes, and inventory‑related AP

• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis).

• Transformation mindset with the ability to execute and sustain change

• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across functions

• Balance of strategic thinking and operational execution

• Data‑driven, results‑oriented approach with a focus on measurable outcomes

• Ability to build structure, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team 

What You'll Get

• Pay range: $115,000-$130,000.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.