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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · 9 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable - Automation & Process Improvement

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $178K/yr

7+ years exp

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in RNAi therapeutics, dedicated to transforming the lives of people with rare and common diseases. The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable will oversee the operational functions of the Accounts Payable Department, leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance efficiency and ensure exemplary customer service.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Global Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Build effective relationships and provide excellent stakeholder service across the company with various departments (Accounting, Operations, Commercial, Treasury, IT, HR, Audit, Marketing, Legal) and act as a business partner on Accounts Payable matters and inquiries

Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and scalability of payments function

Set direction for the Accounts Payable function to align with Finance team goals and support continuous improvement, analytics and automation across processes, systems, and team performance

Drive strategic initiatives within AP, including enhancing use of systems (SAP VIM, Ariba), and reducing manual or inefficient tasks

Identify and implement technology solutions and automation to streamline workflows and increase transparency in the AP process

Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of monthly close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and vendor aging reviews

Oversee the day-to-day operations of processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payment processing, financial reporting, transaction processing, and data reconciliation

Serve as the escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, or policy exceptions, working cross-functionally to resolve root causes

Maintain and enforce internal controls within AP, ensuring proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and compliance with company policies

Support audit and compliance efforts (e.g. 1099's) by ensuring the AP function is well-organized, documented, and responsive to inquiries

Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding the company’s financial integrity

Qualification

Accounts Payable managementData analyticsAutomationSAP AribaProcess ImprovementStakeholder managementLeadership skillsBusiness acumenSkilled communicatorAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

7+ years of work experience with 5+ years in leading a Global Accounts Payable team

Prior operational experience using data analytics and automation within the Procure to Pay cycle is a must

Proven ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders both internally and externally

Self-directed, dynamic, and customer-centric change-agent who thrives in a challenging and changing environment

Highly collaborative; aligns effectively with colleagues and business partners to deliver results while maximizing the success of all contributors

Skilled communicator and proven relationship builder, able to operate within a multitude of formal and informal networks while managing the competing interests of varied stakeholders

Champions productivity improvements through Process Improvement and has a commitment to continuous learning

Bachelor's Degree Required

Excellent attention to detail required

Business acumen to develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders and provide a strategic perspective in discussions and communications