Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Global Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing Accounts Payable (AP), Vendor Setup, Concur and P-Card functions for Sazerac globally. The team consists of ~50 employees located in the US, India and Mexico. The role sets the strategic direction for the global AP function while ensuring operational excellence in day-to-day execution. The manager oversees policy, process, performance analytics, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for driving standardization, automation and best-in-class procure-to-pay (P2P) processes for Sazerac.
Priorities
- Lead all aspects of global invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor master data governance • Lead special projects and global transformation initiatives as needed • Oversee timely and accurate processing of PO and non-PO invoices • Manage global payment methods (ACH, wire, check, virtual card, international payments) and optimize payment timing to maximize working capital • Manage month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and IT to streamline P2P processes • Lead vendor relationship management strategy, dispute resolution, and continuous service improvement • Identify and mitigate fraud, duplicate payments, and compliance risks
- Support external and internal audits related to Accounts Payable • Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX/internal controls, tax regulations, and audit requirements • Drive automation initiatives including ERP enhancements, workflow tools, OCR solutions, and electronic invoicing • Develop and monitor KPIs (cycle time, cost per invoice, first-pass yield, discount capture rate, vendor satisfaction, aging metrics)
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
- Record of successful leadership
- Advanced knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
- Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
- Exceptional project management skills and experience with the ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives and deadlines concurrently.
- Prior experience leading and motivating a team of people
- Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
- 7 years relevant experience (minimum)
- 5 years relevant experience including key roles in finance organization of large cpg company
- Experience of managing a 3rd party agency, working with influencers as well as leading and coaching people
- Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Detail-oriented work style
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Record of successful leadership
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Exceptional organization, prioritization, and project management skills
- Experience managing multiple projects, initiatives, and deadlines concurrently
- Prior experience leading and motivating a team
- Ability to communicate with all organizational levels
- Good time management and prioritization skills
- At least 7 years of relevant experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in key finance roles at a large CPG company
- Experience managing a third-party agency and working with influencers
- Experience in the alcohol beverage industry or broader CPG industry
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or fair across many roles, with comments highlighting good or great base pay. Compensation is often viewed as one of the stronger aspects relative to other parts of the job experience.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as strong, with medical, dental, and vision included and cited positively by employees. Benefits are portrayed as comprehensive and available from early employment in some roles.
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What We Do
Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned spirits producer and marketer with operations in the United States and around the world. It makes and markets award-winning bourbon and whiskey brands such as Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye, alongside Fireball, Southern Comfort, and other spirits. Its portfolio spans more than 450 brands, produced at renowned distilleries.
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