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Posting Start Date:  4/15/26

Job Title: Manager Accounts Payable 
Job Location: Irving-USA-75039 
Work Location Type: On-Site 
Salary Range: $88,000.00 - 114,000.00   

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Position Overview

The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable function for all North American business units, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant invoice processing and payment execution. This role has end‑to‑end ownership of the AP process and serves as the primary AP lead as an individual contributor, while managing and influencing a shared services and/or outsourced AP operations team. The Manager will partner closely with Procurement, IT, and Finance to drive automation, standardization, and efficiency across the procure‑to‑pay (P2P) process.
 
  • Location: Sky Chefs corproate headquarters in Irving, TX. 
  • Schedule: Onsite Monday-Thursday; remote on Friday
  • Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main Accountabilities

 Manage Outsourced AP Operations:

  • Oversee invoice processing and service levels of the AP outsourcing
  • Monitor and report on KPIs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Vendor Payment & Working Capital Optimization:

  • Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing overall working capital.
  • Partner with Procurement to secure quick-pay discounts where beneficial.

Ariba & SAP System Expertise:

  • Serve as functional SME for Ariba P2P, including issue resolution, workflow improvements, catalog management, and training.
  • Ensure accurate AP data and processing integrity within SAP.

Process Establishment & Standardization:

  • Establish Accounts Payable processes ensure consistent, compliant execution
  • Document all processes effectively and completely.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

  • Ensure proper internal controls are designed and implemented to safeguard company assets.
  • Support compliance with Forms 1099, 1042, and escheatment rules.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities to reduce AP cost and drive operational efficiency.
  • Manage outsource partner performance with a continuous improvement focus.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
  • Strong SAP ECC experience is required and Ariba P2P experience highly preferred 
  • Understanding of AP systems and end-to-end processes.
  • Experience managing outsourced vendors and SLAs.
  • Familiarity with Forms 1099/1042 and state escheatment rules.
  • Experience working with external auditors.
  • Self-directed, detail-oriented, strong organizational and communication skills.

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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