Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. 

Position Title: Manager Shared Services

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Description:

The Manager Shared Services  supports and oversees accounting services with the related accounting and controls for our North America locations; the responsibilities include assigned global based services with a focus on the Accounts Payable, Travel Expense and Accounts Receivable processes.  The role understands the intricacies of accounts payable, travel expense, purchasing/receiving, accounts receivable billing and cash application systems and their related interaction with the general ledger system; optimizes internal controls and drives process improvements by challenging current processes and implementing best practices.  The role interacts and coordinates effectively with cross functional teams, including Procurement, Customer Service, Business Operations, Tax, Treasury, General Accounting, and Internal/External Auditors.  The role requires a proactive mindset and high level of energy to dive in and understand the function and processes and provide hands on optimized execution.  The individual should possess an analytical mindset to create and pursue process improvements, enhance the operational capabilities of the function, and lead/participate in related projects to improve processes that support global objectives.   

responsibilities:

• Manage and perform shared services functions including accounts payable, travel expense reporting, accounts receivable and other assigned functions in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Develop, provide and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) that drive continuous improvement; perform root cause analysis to identify process inefficiencies and automation opportunities facilitating operational excellence while ensuring adherence to controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Customer Service, Business Operations, Tax, Treasury and General Accounting to resolve issues, optimize end to end processes, and identify when additional training is needed to meet responsibilities and comply with company policies.
• Provide consistent high level of customer service to internal and external customers including timely communication and problem resolution.
• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable monthly closing activities in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with responsibilities for accruals, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory filings.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the accounts payable automation platform, Concur Travel and Expense and Corporate Credit Card programs.
• Administer the corporate credit card program including providing support to end users and partnering with Treasury in issuance of credit cards and updates/changes to credit card program.
• Ensure adherence to application security procedures including systems access, authority limits, and change control guidelines for system responsibilities assigned.
• Maintain financial security by establishing and enforcing internal controls compliance and protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential; refine policies and procedures to address customer needs and efficiency.
• Support preparing and providing deliverables to internal and external auditors including meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and corporate requests.
• Ensure compliance with tax related guidelines and requirements; provide financial reporting support to Tax team and support preparation of business tax returns.
• Develop and coach business services team.
• Maintain historical records in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Record Retention Policy, while ensuring critical documents are maintained appropriately to support financial reporting, tax audit and other needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience with 2+ years supervising a team.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing organizations
• Certified Public Accountant

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of payables procedures and full cycle accounting practices
• Proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle and SAP preferred.
• Experience with Travel and Expense systems; Concur preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Payable Automation systems; Medius Flow preferred.
• Knowledge of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Demonstrated process improvement and development of best practice experience
• Organized and have high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess sense of urgency and have ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, lead and direct the work of others.
• Foster strong working relationships with peers and management.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve.
• Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, and adapt to change easily.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.