The Accounts Payable (AP) Region Lead position is a leadership role focused on maximizing revenue and cash flow while enhancing the North America Accounts Payable cycle. This role drives process improvement, fosters collaboration across Procurement and Finance teams, and builds key business relationships internally and externally. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility of remote work, requiring just four in-office days per month at our Grand Rapids, MI location.

As the Accounts Payable Region Lead, you will be accountable for delivering results aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) objectives, conducting root cause analysis for past due invoices, and identifying strategic opportunities for process improvements. Your ability to build relationships with internal teams and senior stakeholders will drive operational effectiveness and ensure efficiency throughout the Accounts Payable process.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Leadership - Drive the evolution of Accounts Payables processes within and outside of Global Business Services (GBS), focusing on productivity plans, automation roadmaps, and process simplifications to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Build and foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Supply Chain, CFOs, Directors, and senior managers, to identify trends, propose strategies, and resolve Accounts Payables issues.
• Operational Efficiency – Drive adherence to accounting policies, frameworks, and standards, including GAAP, SOX, and audit requirements. Analyze key performance reports to identify trends, ensure budget alignment, and implement proactive solutions. Champion a continuous improvement culture to optimize processes and challenge the status quo.
• Team Management – Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering continuous learning, skills development, and alignment with organizational goals. Cultivate a culture of operational excellence and financial accountability. Effectively manage and collaborate with third-party teams to ensure seamless integration and results.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Finance/Information Technology (IT) strategic execution, shared services, or service center environments.
• Demonstrated experience as a business-facing partner with strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Record of leading large teams and driving transformative, large-scale change initiatives.
• Proficiency in analytics, with a Lead Six Sigma certification and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with AP management systems such as SAP, Winshuttle, and Celonis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including balance sheets and reconciliations.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $137,760 - $172,200, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 21st, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See www.kellanovatotalhealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.