Accounts Payable Manager- Shared Services- Green Brick Partners

The Accounts Payable Manager must believe in, practice, and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be Honest, Objective, Mature and Efficient in how they approach their role at Green Brick Partners.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing the centralized accounts payable function. This role ensures the efficient processing of AP transactions, delivery of high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders, compliance with internal controls, and continuous improvement of financial operations. The individual in this role will help design and refine operational processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.

• Lead the centralization of four existing AP teams into a regional shared services function covering our Texas operations. Work closely with the VP, Corporate Controller to plan and execute the transition.
• Collaborate with department leaders to understand their operational needs and current workflows.
• Review existing organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Revise policies, SOP’s and workflow to deliver high-quality and timely service from the shared service operating model.
• Lead the day-to-day operations within the AP shared services function.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor master changes, invoices and vendor payments.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance metrics for the AP function.
• Manage relationships with internal departments, vendors and leadership to resolve issues and maintain satisfaction.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy and reduce costs.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff to support growth and performance objectives.
• Support audits and ensure documentation is complete and accessible.

Supervision of Others:  

• Accounts Payable Team (expected to be 5-7 team members to start)

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability: 

• Exercises independent judgement on accounting treatment for standard and non-recurring entries and transactions
• Exercises independent judgement in preparation of monthly financial reporting schedules 

Physical Requirements:  Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location:       

Plano Corporate Office

Education:

• BS degree in Accounting or other Business field

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in AP, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. The ideal candidate will have experience in a shared service function.
• Experience in policy development, process improvement, operations, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience with construction or job costing preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with business partners and management.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of internal controls
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, accounting software and databases, including query and data mining
• Experience implementing new technology to improve operational effectiveness

Green Brick Total Compensation:

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Fitness Reimbursement and programs
• Home Purchase Discount

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.