Account Payable Analyst

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (“Cornerstone”), is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in the external building products industries (collectively, with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”). Cornerstone is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the Company is largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive national footprint that includes almost 22,000 employees, operating in +90 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows; vinyl siding; metal accessories; metal roofing and wall systems; and insulated metal panels. Our window brands include: Ply Gem®, Simonton®, Atrium®, American Craftsman®, Silver Line®, Cascade Windows®, Prime Windows®, Great Lakes Window®, and North Star®. Our siding brands include: Ply Gem®, Mastic®, Mitten®, and Variform®. Our commercial brands include, among others: Metallic Building Systems®, Ceco Building Systems®, Star Building Systems®, Heritage Building Systems®, Robertson Building Systems®, MBCI®, American Building Components®, Union Corrugating®, and Metal Depots®.

This position is responsible for the transactional analysis, monitoring & reporting of Accounts Payable (AP) process, as well as participate in special projects that improve the overall execution of the Accounts Payable.  This includes, but not limited to working with the General Accounting Team, developing AP monthly close procedures, working closely with Treasury, 1099 Reporting and AP payable metric analysis. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to assist internal stakeholders, by providing disbursement system knowledge, administrative support and by taking lead on projects in Accounts Payable.
• Participate in system testing, upgrades or implementations of disbursement systems are done in a compliant manner.
• Generate Monthly AP Metric and performance reporting.
• Assist in the month end AP Close and Accrual Process.
• Perform AP Account Analysis, reconciliation, review of the balance sheet.
• Maintain SOX compliance of AP Controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations concerning improvements in P2P methods, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in regular team meetings with procurement, internal stakeholders, and vendors to resolve any AP issue.
• Perform AP Control and monitoring Activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent business experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting preferred 
• 3 plus years of experience in Finance & Accounting – Accounts Payable
• Professional designation (CPA, CISA, CFA) or master’s degree, a plus
• Ability to demonstrate value to the business and other functions by providing system expertise to develop and make recommendations that produce results.
• Solid understanding of knowledge of GAAP Accounting & Accounts Payable Principles.
• Self-directed, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent engagement skills.
• Flexible and eager to work on different assignments throughout the department as needed.
• Challenges the status quo and brings new insights and manages process innovation and simplification.
• Uses effective, concise verbal and written communication to present to appropriate audiences and works to improve influencing skills.
• Displays high-level problem-solving skills and presents recommendations to management.

Critical Competencies for Success

Financial Acumen – Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill complexity and quantities of data into actionable insights. An experienced, globally oriented accounting professional who is adept in accounting and controls; can ensure a best-in-class monthly close, while driving continued development of the financial reporting operations focused on accuracy and timeliness. Oversees and helps develop the company’s effectiveness at leveraging its financial system to improve the aggregation of global internal financial reporting and analysis, in close cooperation with senior staff.

Business Partner – Well-developed business acumen and an ability to effectively influence decision-making by drawing on analysis and insight. Skilled at balancing the need to be collaborative with the need to be assertive and directive. Develops a deep commercial knowledge of key business drivers and builds relationships across the enterprise, appropriately balancing business objectives and accounting rules when making judgments on complex accounting treatments. Further integrates the function and brings added rigor and engagement to the close and financial reporting activities.

Leadership and Influencing – Will have well-developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative orientation necessary to thrive in a matrixed and evolving environment, where success depends on partnering with diverse functional and operating colleagues. Proactively builds relationships, communicates in business terms, and can convey complex financial concepts crisply and compellingly. Possesses unquestioned integrity and ethics and brings a strong character that quickly gains the confidence and trust of others. Demonstrates a hands-on, team-oriented, leadership by example, “roll your sleeves up” style and a strong work ethic. Portrays a “can-do” attitude when approaching challenges. Leverages outstanding analytical, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management, the audit committee and other key stakeholders.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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