Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services

$60 - $70 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 149741
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle has partnered with a top CPG company based in downtown Chicago. This household name is a leader in the Food and Beverage industry. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services to lead and optimize our client’s global PTP operations. This critical role is responsible for the end-to-end PTP process, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing teams, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and leveraging technology to streamline processes.

Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services Responsibilities:
  • Own and manage the end-to-end PTP process, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization globally
  • Identify and implement process improvements, including automation (RPA, AI), simplification, and best practices
  • Benchmark PTP performance and drive measurable enhancements
  • Optimize processes across internal teams and the BPO provider
  • Oversee core PTP functions: invoice processing, T&E, inquiries, exceptions, payments, travel, P-Cards, reporting, and analytics
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulations (e.g., SOX), and company policies
  • Maintain and update global PTP policies and procedures
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of AP professionals
  • Manage the BPO provider relationship, ensuring performance and adherence to SLAs
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Partner with HR on talent acquisition and development
  • Collaborate with Procurement, IT, Finance, and other teams to align PTP with business objectives
  • Provide input on global Procurement and T&E policies
  • Partner with IT on PTP-related ERP enhancements
  • Monitor and evaluate BPO performance, identifying improvement opportunities

Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Procure-to-Pay operations within a medium to large corporate setting
  • 5+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff
  • In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices and experience managing processes in a BPO environment
  • Strong knowledge of SAP, Concur, and associated PTP automation tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)
  • Experience in process improvement, automation (RPA, AI), and driving operational efficiencies
  • CPG or experience in a global, matrixed manufacturing organization preferred

Please apply today for this exciting Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services position. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we still want to speak to you!

Thank you,


Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead – Management Consulting Practice
LaSalle Network

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here