Carrier Enterprise · 5 days ago
Manager, Accounting Transformation
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expCarrier Enterprise is a leading national distributor of HVAC products, seeking a dynamic Manager of Accounting Transformation. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive accounts payable automation solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance across the organization.
Building MaterialElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the comprehensive AP automation strategy, roadmap, and business case aligned with organizational objectives; establish program governance, including steering committees, workstreams, and decision-making frameworks
Define program scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics (KPIs); secure executive sponsorship and stakeholder buy-in across finance, operations, IT, and vendor management
Lead the end-to-end implementation of AP automation platform(s), including vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and systems integration with existing ERP, accounting, and financial systems
Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation; conduct detailed process mapping, redesign, and optimization of current AP workflows
Develop and execute comprehensive management and communication strategies, conduct training programs for finance team, AP staff, and key business stakeholders
Build and lead a cross-functional transformation team (finance, IT, process improvement, compliance); manage relationships with software vendors, system integrators, and consultants
Lead process redesign initiatives to maximize automation benefits; identify and eliminate manual touchpoints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies while establishing best practices for invoice receipt, matching, approval workflows, and payment processing
Ensure implementation maintains and enhances internal controls and compliance standards; establish baseline metrics and define target state KPIs (processing time, cost per invoice, error rates); monitor and report on program ROI, cost savings, and operational improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
12 years in accounting/finance operations and transformation, including 7 years in accounts payable and 5 years leading enterprise-wide digital transformation or process improvement initiatives in a senior/leadership role
Demonstrated experience with AP automation platforms (Coupa, Tungsten, Basware, Medius, or similar)
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar)
Knowledge of AP automation technology, RPA, OCR, and AI/ML applications in finance
Exceptional program/project management, change management, leadership, communication, and analytical capabilities
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, vendor negotiation, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and experience with process mining, analytics tools, or lean six sigma methodologies
Familiarity with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements (SOX, GDPR)
Prior experience in Shared Services Center environment or distribution industry
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance (Short-term and Long-term)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Company Paid Holiday's
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Employee Discount Program
Company
Carrier Enterprise
Carrier Enterprise is an independent HVAC/R distribution company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ariel Ciupik
CFO at Carrier Enterprise - International Division
Recent News
2025-08-29
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