Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Valmont Industries, Inc. is a leading Fortune 1000 company dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Location:

28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska

The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable oversees the end‑to‑end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This leadership role drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls, manages vendor relationships, and supports financial reporting across the organization. The position reports to the Vice President of North America Controllership & Global Finance Services Centers.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team; provide performance evaluations and mentoring
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Operations teams to resolve any supplier invoicing issues
• Oversee full‑cycle AP operations, including invoice entry, 3‑way match, approvals, and payment runs
• Ensure timely payment of all vendors while optimizing working capital and payment terms
• Manage the corporate travel expense reimbursement program (Concur)
• Review and approve payment batches
• Maintain strong internal controls and adhere to SOX, GAAP, and company policies
• Oversee annual 1099/1096 reporting and compliance
• Identify and execute automation opportunities, streamlining AP workflows to increase accuracy and reduce processing time
• Implement standardized procedures, documentation, and training
• Investigate issues from internal and external sources
• Assist internal and external audit with compliance and regulatory investigations
• Work with multiple sites utilizing different ERP systems
• Monitor and oversee the US Bank freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 7+ years relevant experience or Associate’s Degree with 9+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience
• 7-10+ years of progressive AP or accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in a high‑volume shared services or multi‑entity environment
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Master’s degree
• Working knowledge of accounting software: IFS, QAD, SAGE
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Basware, Ariba)

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work‑life support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs (e.g., tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more)

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require assistance in filling out the application for employment, please email