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Accounts Payable Senior Manager

ABM Industries Inc

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Reporting to the VP of Finance, Shared Services, this individual will oversee end-to-end AP operations while directly leading the T&E team - responsible for auditing employee expense reports, processing out-of-pocket reimbursements, and managing corporate card (ABM card) collections and compliance. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSugar Land, TX
    IndustryBusiness Services - Other
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1909
    Websitehttp://www.abm.com/

    Description

    We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager of Accounts Payable & Travel and Expense (T&E) to lead and scale two critical finance functions from our Sugar Land office. Reporting to the VP of Finance, Shared Services, this individual will oversee end-to-end AP operations while directly leading the T&E team - responsible for auditing employee expense reports, processing out-of-pocket reimbursements, and managing corporate card (ABM card) collections and compliance. The ideal candidate brings operational rigor, a process-improvement mindset, and strong cross-functional partnership skills.

    Benefit Information:

    ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

    ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

    ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

    ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

    ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

    ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

    ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

    For more information, visit www.abm.com

    • 7+ Years in AP/Finance Ops Including 3+ years managing a team

    • T&E; Program Ownership

    • Corporate card & expense auditing experience

    • Hands-On with the Tech Stack

    • Concur, AppZen, Coupa, and/or OCR tools Controls & Compliance

    • SOX, internal audit, and 1099/tax experience

    • People Leadership

    • Proven ability to develop and retain talent Process Improvement

    • Automation, workflow redesign, and scalability

    Preferred Qualifications

    Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or AP certification a plus.

    Experience at a mid-to-large company or high-growth environment managing significant AP volume.

    Familiarity with ABM corporate card administration and collections workflows.

    Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI or reporting tools aplus.

    • Own the full AP cycle - from invoice receipt and three-way matching through Coupa and OCR to payment execution and vendor reconciliation.
    • Lead, develop, and performance-manage the AP team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
    • Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and maintain master vendor data integrity within Coupa.
    • Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business owners to streamline purchase-to-pay workflows and enforce spend controls.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives - leveraging OCR-based automation and Coupa optimization -to improve payment accuracy and cycle time.
    • Ensure compliance with tax obligations (1099, W-9 collection) and internal controls; support audits and SOX requirements as applicable.

    T&E; TEAM LEADERSHIP

    • Lead the T&E team responsible for auditing employee expense reports in Concur for policy compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
    • Leverage AppZen''s AI-powered audit capabilities to enhance pre- and post-audit coverage, flagging anomalies and policy exceptions at scale.
    • Oversee timely processing and reimbursement of out-of-pocket employee expenses through Concur ,ensuring a smooth employee experience.
    • Manage the ABM corporate card program - including collections of outstanding or non-compliant charges, card administration, and cardholder communication.
    • Enforce and refine the company''s T&E policy; identify patterns of non-compliance and work with HR and management on resolution.
    • Produce regular T&E reporting and analytics - spend trends, policy exceptions, outstanding card balances - for Finance leadership.

    CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & STRATEGIC

    • Partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and AP/T&E sub-ledger reconciliations.
    • Collaborate with IT/Finance Systems on enhancements across Concur, AppZen, Coupa, and OCR tooling.
    • Develop and track KPIs for both AP and T&E teams; present performance and risk summaries to the VP of Finance, Shared Services.
    • Own the full AP cycle - from invoice receipt and three-way matching through Coupa and OCR to payment execution and vendor reconciliation.
    • Lead, develop, and performance-manage the AP team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
    • Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and maintain master vendor data integrity within Coupa.
    • Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business owners to streamline purchase-to-pay workflows and enforce spend controls.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives - leveraging OCR-based automation and Coupa optimization -to improve payment accuracy and cycle time.
    • Ensure compliance with tax obligations (1099, W-9 collection) and internal controls; support audits and SOX requirements as applicable.

    T&E; TEAM LEADERSHIP

    • Lead the T&E team responsible for auditing employee expense reports in Concur for policy compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
    • Leverage AppZen''s AI-powered audit capabilities to enhance pre- and post-audit coverage, flagging anomalies and policy exceptions at scale.
    • Oversee timely processing and reimbursement of out-of-pocket employee expenses through Concur ,ensuring a smooth employee experience.
    • Manage the ABM corporate card program - including collections of outstanding or non-compliant charges, card administration, and cardholder communication.
    • Enforce and refine the company''s T&E policy; identify patterns of non-compliance and work with HR and management on resolution.
    • Produce regular T&E reporting and analytics - spend trends, policy exceptions, outstanding card balances - for Finance leadership.

    CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & STRATEGIC

    • Partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and AP/T&E sub-ledger reconciliations.
    • Collaborate with IT/Finance Systems on enhancements across Concur, AppZen, Coupa, and OCR tooling.
    • Develop and track KPIs for both AP and T&E teams; present performance and risk summaries to the VP of Finance, Shared Services.

    About Company

    ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

    We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

    Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

    Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

    With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

    With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

    ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

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