Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing Accounts Payable function within a growing and dynamic organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building scalable processes, improving controls, developing teams, and partnering across the business to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep accounts payable expertise, and a passion for creating efficient, customer-focused processes while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and development initiatives for the AP team.

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution.
• Manage electronic payments, check disbursements, independent contractor payments, and tax-related payments.
• Ensure compliance with company expense reimbursement policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and provide exceptional internal customer service.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable, including:
• Accruals
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries
• General ledger postings
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely completion of all AP-related close requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Evaluate, develop, and enhance AP processes, workflows, and policies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with stakeholders to optimize ERP and accounts payable systems.
• Implement best practices and automation opportunities to support organizational growth.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including aging, payment accuracy, and exception rates.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX regulations.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and strong controls over vendor payments and disbursements.
• Identify risks proactively and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a trusted business partner to Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, and operational leaders.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Communicate policies and procedures effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with a strong focus on Accounts Payable.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable operations, controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience working within a SOX-compliant environment preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, reporting, and large data set analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Experience with large ERP systems and AP workflow tools preferred.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting and filing requirements is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A process improvement leader who enjoys streamlining workflows and implementing best practices.
• A people-focused manager who develops talent and builds high-performing teams.
• A controls-oriented professional who prioritizes compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation.
• A systems-savvy problem solver comfortable leveraging ERP technology to improve efficiencies.
• A trusted business partner who can effectively collaborate with vendors, employees, and leadership.

What You'll Gain

• Leadership opportunity with significant visibility and impact.
• Ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable and successful organization with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable leader who thrives on improving processes, developing teams, and driving results, we encourage you to apply.