L brands

Manager, Accounts Payable

L brands • $80K — $95K *
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related operations
  • Experience leading high-volume, enterprise-level Accounts Payable operations
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial compliance
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
  • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder partnership
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced, complex work environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of enterprise Accounts Payable invoicing and controls
  • Manage and mentor a team of about 5 associates
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in invoice postings and transaction processing
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and controls
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly close activities for Accounts Payable
  • Collaborate with Treasury on cash forecasting and payment strategies
  • Oversee annual tax reporting and compliance efforts
  • Resolve complex vendor and payment issues through collaboration with business and tech teams
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
  • Support enterprise-level initiatives related to Accounts Payable and payment processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a team and drive process improvements
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
  • Focus on automation and technology initiatives
  • Involvement in national and international compliance activities
  • Work in a complex, large scale, multi-entity organization
Full Job Description
Your Role

The Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable is responsible for leading enterprise Accounts Payable operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor transactions and payments across Victoria's Secret & Co. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, support audits, and ensure strong financial controls. This role is also responsible for leading process improvement and technology initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and standardization, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in a fast-paced and highly complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day enterprise Accounts Payable invoicing, controls, tax filings and payments
  • Manage and develop a team of approximately 5 associates while coordinating with offshore resources and cross-functional partners
  • Oversee all invoice postings ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing
  • Ensure AP operations comply with company policies, SOX requirements, anti-corruption controls, and other applicable financial and operational requirements
  • Lead monthly and quarterly close activities for Accounts Payable, ensuring all transactions are appropriately recorded, accruals are complete and accurate, system interfaces are reconciled and inactive as required, and all applicable Blackbooks are reviewed timely
  • Partner with Treasury to support disbursement cash forecasting, liquidity planning and payment strategy
  • Oversee annual tax reporting and compliance activities, including 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1042-S, and T4A-NR filings
  • Monitor and resolve complex invoice, vendor, payment, and system issues, partnering with appropriate business and technology teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
  • Maintain and strengthen AP controls, including invoice intake, approval, payment, banking, vendor master, and system interface controls
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency through automation and process redesign
  • Lead or support enterprise initiatives involving AP and payment processes
  • Support internal and external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of control and compliance matters
  • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and performance expectations that support consistent and effective AP operations
  • Manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong service levels, financial accuracy, and control compliance
  • Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned


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  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, or related operations
  • Demonstrated experience leading high-volume, enterprise-level Accounts Payable operations
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, SOX, and financial compliance
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing process or technology improvements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly complex environment
  • High level of attention to detail, accountability, and sound business judgment
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence


Preferred Experience

  • CPA or other relevant professional certification
  • Experience with SAP and/or Ariba
  • Prior people leadership or supervisory
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, Power Automate, or similar workflow automation tools
  • Experience with international tax reporting and/or cross-border payment processes
  • Experience working in a large, complex, multi-entity organization


About L brands

Bath & Body Works, Inc. is an American specialty retailer based in Columbus, Ohio. It owns Bath & Body Works, posted $11.9 billion in revenue in 2021, and was listed as 248 on the 2020 Fortune 500 list of largest United States companies by revenue. In February 2020, L Brands announced the planned sale of its Victoria's Secret division to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm. Under the agreement, Sycamore Partners would gain a 55% controlling stake in Victoria's Secret while L Brands would keep a 45% stake, leaving Bath & Body Works to become L Brand's sole business. The sale fell through in May 2020, although Wexner did step down as CEO as planned, replaced by Andrew Meslow. In March 2021, L Brands announced it would spin off Victoria’s Secret as a stand-alone publicly traded company, and then change its name to Bath & Body Works, Inc.
Learn more about L brands
Size
2,800 employees
Market Cap
$22.2 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$845.3 million
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$11.8 billion
NASDAQ
LB
* Ladders Estimates

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