SDSU is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager of Accounts Payable to lead our team and ensure smooth and efficient financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Manage the Concur travel platform, along with the University’s travel (ATC) and procurement credit card (PCC) programs.
• Prioritize and organize departmental work independently, setting and achieving goals that align with our mission.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of a prestigious institution that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and compliance of the University.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Apply today to make a difference at SDSU!

Position Information

• Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) department is responsible for delivering end-to -end procure to pay services and solutions, including leading continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the department of Shared Services. Responsibilities include a wide range of contract and procurement management and accounts payable functions. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the P2P department endeavors to be an organization of highly trained procurement and payables professionals dedicated to delivering value-added, proactive, and solution-oriented service that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives and understand representation is essential to our success. We aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment so all are valued and empowered to thrive. The P2P Team consists of a Director, Associate Director, Contract Administration Managers, Accounts Payable Manager, Campus Care Team Lead, Administrative Support Coordinator, Campus Care Specialist, Supplier Maintenance Technician, 9 Buyers and 7 Accounting Technicians.  

For more information regarding the Procure-to-Pay department click here.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in finance, accounting or a related field which may include education and/or experience. 
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounts payable or related work experience.
• Two or more years of experience providing lead direction or supervision of a diverse staff.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping methods and a working knowledge of generally accepted account principles (GAAP). 
• In-depth knowledge of a major ERP system and how the accounts payable subledger and other functionality such as travel and PCC modules operate in such a system.
• Accounts Payable Manager (APM) certification upon hire or completion within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working in the accounting or auditing functions. 
• Experience working with Oracle eBusiness Suite financials and Concur travel preferred. 
• Experience working in a large higher education and/or public sector organization preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.

• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. SDSU, a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution residing on Kumeyaay land, is known for its long-standing efforts advancing diversity and inclusion. 

We commit to the equitable diversification of both students and employees and to providing and enhancing the ability of our students to contribute to community-minded diversity initiatives. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

We are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

Principles of Community

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 12, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 11, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.