Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

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Position Summary:

TheSenior Manager, Accounts Payableis responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. This role leads a team of AP professionals, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, and partners cross-functionally to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team for NRG and its affiliated companies, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee daily operations of the AP function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and reconciliations.
• P-Card and Virtual Card reconciliations
• Manage 1099 issuance and filings with appropriate government agencies
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to resolve issues and improve end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Deliver system and policy training and ongoing end user communications.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of inquiries and disputes.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for senior leadership on AP performance, aging, and cash flow impacts.
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or shared services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AP systems, ERP platforms (SAP preferred), and automation tools.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Experience with P-Card and Virtual Card programs
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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