Sr. Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Job Title: Sr. Accounts Payable Manager
• Location: Sila Services – Corporate – King of Prussia, PA
• Reports to: Kyle Fisher, CFO

• Job Description
• The Accounts Payable (AP) Leader is a strategic and hands-on role that will lead and manage the AP function within the Finance Shared Services. This high-impact role will focus on optimizing AP processes, implementing automation to drive efficiency, and maintaining rigorous financial controls. The position will collaborate with finance team members and operational partners to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant AP transactions. Key responsibilities include developing best practices, identifying KPIs, and improving processes to support ongoing operational enhancements. Experience in a public company is essential.

• This is an exciting time to join Sila Services and play a crucial role in its finance team. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance leadership to achieve department goals and support overall business strategy. We seek a process-oriented individual who is proactive, collaborative, and results-driven, with a proven track record in financial shared services. This dynamic role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and influence.

Primary Scope of Responsibilities:

• ·       Lead and oversee the AP function within Finance Shared Services, managing and supporting the AP team to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• ·       Re-engineer and optimize AP processes by leveraging automation tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial standards.
• ·       Act as a liaison with operational and finance teams to address escalated AP issues, provide resolutions, and maintain effective communication and support.
• ·       Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for AP processes, tracking performance and recommending improvements to support continuous operational enhancements.
• ·       Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards, including SOX, and establish effective controls for the AP function.
• ·       Support monthly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries related to AP.
• ·       Collaborate with finance leadership to align AP processes with the organization’s financial goals and strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• ·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA) preferred.
• ·       Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate accounting or finance setting, with a proven track record in process improvement and AP management.
• ·       Minimum of 5 years directly managing an AP or finance team.

Desired Qualifications

• ·       Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively across teams and functions.
• ·       Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in AP system implementations and ERP platforms.
• ·       Experience implementing and managing AP automation tools
• ·       Experience with multi-entity, multi-location organizations.
• ·       Public company experience with knowledge of SOX compliance.
• ·       Proven expertise in AP workflows, automation, and continuous process improvement.
• ·       Ability to understand and apply accounting principles related to AP functions and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

• ·       EX: Ability to work in tight space
• ·       EX: ability to climb and work from a ladder
• ·       Travel X% of the time

About Sila Services 

• With more than 45+ leading local/regional HVAC, plumbing and electrical service brands, Sila Services 3,000+ team members are continually setting the standard in home services for a distinctive performance-driven culture, exceptional work environments, tremendous career growth opportunities and a truly collaborative business model focused on delighting both colleagues and customers. Founded in 1989, Sila has ~$700M in revenues and works in 50+ locations across 14 states in a non-union environment. 

It is our mission To provide the highest level of service by supporting, empowering and rewarding exceptional people, by embracing a philosophy of continuous improvement, and by providing superior results to every customer.   

• Our Six Core Values frame how we work with one another, our customers and our communities 
• ·       People First 
• ·       Customer Excellence 
• ·       Integrity Always 
• ·       Results-Driven 
• ·       Community-Centered 
• ·       Fun at Heart 

Backed by Goldman Sachs, one of the country’s leading financial institutions and most successful private equity teams, Sila has developed and implemented a highly differentiated strategy focused on top talent, professional excellence, unmatched customer satisfaction and continuous innovation. While Sila is one of the largest companies in the home services industry, the company’s goal is simply to be renown for delivering the best:  

• ·       Employee value proposition for top talent 
• ·       Customer experience 
• ·       Operational and financial results 
• ·       Support for their communities and neighbors 
• ·       Workplace combining great results with a fun, energizing work environment 

As a fast-moving, private equity-backed platform company, the team is focused on best-in-class execution in all they do. From continually improving its customer value propositions to optimizing pricing strategies to introducing innovative compensation plans, Sila’s team is committed to providing an environment where the best leaders have the empowerment, the resources and a distinctive opportunity to deliver excellence in all they do. 

Additional Information

Sila Services offers a positive work environment, professional development opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.