Manager, Accounts Payable Operations

Overview

Sage Sure is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable Operations. This role offers a valuable opportunity to grow with the insurance company, its parent, and its affiliated managing general agency as operations are stood up and expanded. The Manager, Accounts Payable Operations will provide transformational leadership to Accounts Payable team members coupled with accuracy of processing and coding of invoices, credit card transactions and expenses to ensure SLAs and accounting policies are met.

The individual in this position will work with a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in accuracy and financial accountability and reporting. Primary responsibilities include overseeing and managing all aspects of the company s accounts payable function.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of accounts payable transactions and possibly some knowledge of risk management as well as cash management, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver work products with a high level of accuracy while consistently meeting related deadlines.

• Accounts Payable Operations
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors
• Understanding accounting impacts of vendor payments and accruals
• Resolve vendor inquiries and disputes
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices
• Proactive review of invoices billed and paid versus contract terms
• Review and verify invoice accuracy for completeness and compliance with company policies
• Coordinate with department heads to obtain necessary approvals for invoices
• Ensure invoices are accurately integrated into the general ledger system
• Manage and develop the accounts payable team
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounts payable processes
• Implement new systems or technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support accounting to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing procedures
• Review and sign off on accounts payable reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with company policies for invoice and expense policies
• Assist with internal and external audits and inquiries
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly accounts payable reports
• Identify and report trends and anomalies in payment data
• Monitor and reconcile vendor accounts

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Net Suite, Concur, ERP systems)
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in MGA/MGU insurance operations
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite with intermediate or advanced Excel skills
• Transformational leadership experience
• Experience in Net Suite, Concur, etc

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row ), Sage Sure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. Since its founding in 2009, Sage Sure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, Sage Sure offers more than 50 competitively priced home, flood, earthquake, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.

Today, Sage Sure manages more than $1.9 billion of inforce premium and helps protect 640,000 policyholders.

Sage Sure has more than 1000 employees working remotely or in-office across nine offices:
Cheshire, CT;
Chicago, IL;
Cincinnati, OH;
Houston, TX;
Jersey City, NJ;
Mountain View, CA;
Marlton, NJ;
Tallahassee, FL; and Seattle, WA.

Sage Sure offers generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more. Sage Sure is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to…