Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager | Multi-Entity Accounting

Boca Raton, Florida (Onsite)

Salary: $95,000-$115,000 + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity


Ashton North has been retained to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a rapidly growing, private equity-backed infrastructure services organization headquartered in South Florida.

Our client is expanding through both strategic acquisitions and sustained organic growth, creating an exciting opportunity to join a finance organization that's investing in scalable systems, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will lead the Accounts Payable function across a multi-entity organization, ensuring financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and efficient payment operations while helping build the infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact within a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable function across multiple operating companies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, vendor payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and weekly payment cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor and subcontractor invoices while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end and year-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review vendor statements, AP aging, and outstanding liabilities to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with vendor documentation, W-9s, 1099 reporting, lien waivers, and other payment-related requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Project Management, and Finance leadership to improve workflows and support business objectives.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP optimization to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Help standardize Accounts Payable processes across multiple entities while supporting future business integration efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, ERP-driven accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Accounts Payable operations
  • Vendor reconciliations
  • Accrual accounting
  • Month-end close
  • Internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience within construction, infrastructure services, industrial services, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based industries.
• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage CRE 300, TimberScan, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting organizations that have grown through acquisition.
• Experience working within a private equity-backed environment.

What Success Looks Like


The successful candidate is more than an experienced Accounts Payable professional -they're a leader who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and building scalable operations.

You'll bring discipline to a critical accounting function, develop your team, strengthen financial controls, and help support a growing organization through its next stage of expansion.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a financially strong organization experiencing significant growth.
• Play a visible leadership role within an expanding finance team.
• Influence process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Help build scalable accounting operations across a multi-entity business.
• Work alongside experienced leadership committed to continuous improvement.
• Enjoy long-term career growth with an organization investing in people, technology, and infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

• $95,000-$115,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Potential transaction/exit incentive
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growth-oriented organization
• Long-term advancement opportunities

About Ashton North


Ashton North is a professional search firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology, and Executive Leadership. We partner with organizations across the United States to identify exceptional professionals and connect talented people with outstanding career opportunities.