Compass Minerals International, Inc

Accounts Payable Manager

Compass Minerals International, Inc • $75K — $95K *
Overland Park, KS 66212In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals
  • Familiarity with ERP systems like JD Edwards, SAP, or Oracle

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team
  • Ensure timely and accurate invoice and payment processing
  • Develop and enhance AP policies, procedures, and controls
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements
  • Partner with stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms
  • Conduct audits and process reviews for improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a critical finance function
  • Focus on operational excellence and innovation
  • Potential for professional growth and development
  • Involvement in driving meaningful business impact
  • Supportive corporate culture aimed at employee success
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Overland Park, KS. This role is responsible for leading the accounts payable function, ensuring efficient and accurate invoice processing, payment execution, compliance, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, accounting expertise, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing
  • Develop and improve AP policies, procedures, and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and SOX requirements
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve procure-to-pay processes
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms to optimize cash flow
  • Conduct audits and process reviews to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance objectives for the AP function


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including shared services environments
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals
  • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives
  • Experience in a multi-site or manufacturing environment
  • Advanced ERP and reporting system expertise


Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of computers and standard office equipment. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

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Join a team committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee growth at Compass Minerals. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead a critical finance function, drive process improvements, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

About Compass Minerals International, Inc

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and yield of crops. The company produces its minerals at locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. It operates through three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America, and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment produces and markets salt and magnesium chloride for use in road deicing and dust control, food processing, water softeners, and agricultural and industrial applications. The Plant Nutrition North America segment provides sulfate of potash, elemental sulfur, and micronutrients, which are used in the production of specialty crops, fruits, and vegetables. The Plant Nutrition South America segment offers potassium chloride and micronutrients for use in various crops, such as soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and fruits. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
Learn more about Compass Minerals International, Inc
Size
2,223 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$59.5 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-1.8%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
CMP
* Ladders Estimates

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