Louis Vuitton Accounts Payable Supervisor

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists while managing workload distribution to ensure consistent achievement of key performance indicators
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Facilitate weekly Accounts Payable and Purchasing team meetings, presenting KPI reports to address and resolve past due invoices
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, accurate invoice coding, and timely approvals across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Handle vendor invoice processing escalations and acute issues as they arise
• Ensure precise and prompt entry of vendor invoices into ERP systems, particularly SAP
• Process, reconcile, and monitor AP aging and ITBR aging reports, proactively resolving discrepancies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, investigating payment statuses, reconciling statements, and developing action plans to clear overdue accounts
• Guarantee strict compliance with vendor terms, purchase orders, contract conditions, and financial internal controls including three-way match procedures
• Maintain accurate vendor master data in OSS, including tax documentation and banking details
• Process weekly payment runs with thorough review and approval prior to submission
• Develop and enforce guidelines for proper invoice handling and coding to maintain accurate general ledger expense recording
• Collaborate with Senior Accountants and FP&A team to support month-end reporting and budget planning research
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger and general ledger accounts
• Administer the American Express P-Card program, ensuring timely reconciliation with cardholders
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly reports on AP metrics, including aging, discounts captured, and Days Payable Outstanding trends
• Assist in yearly audit preparations, tax documentation, and recordkeeping
• Identify and implement opportunities for AP automation and streamline invoice-to-pay processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Lead or participate in improvement projects across the organization, benchmarking against sister companies for best practices
• Ensure the validity of all open Purchase Orders and that credit memos are received and applied for all Open ZRET POs
• Monitor and ensure prompt updates to delivery dates for unreceived goods, actively following up with PO creators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent from an accredited university
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with manufacturing industry exposure preferred
• 3+ years in a supervisory role demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and team development
• Working knowledge of sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, and vendor compliance requirements (COIs, W9s)
• Proficiency in ERP systems with SAP experience highly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and Power BI
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to adherence to policies and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage cross-functional teams and vendors
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven, and continually changing environments
• Unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and operational excellence

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory capacity. Manufacturing industry exposure is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent discipline from an accredited university.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical benefits (effective first of month following start date), 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Employee Discount and access to other LVMH Brand discounts, Domestic relocation package available, Training opportunities and career development programs (local and global)

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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