Accounts Payable Manager

DescriptionWe are helping one of our prestigious clients look for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee daily payment operations and help maintain a strong, well-controlled accounting environment in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide a high-volume team, solve operational issues quickly, and keep payment activity accurate and on schedule. The position also contributes to process refinement, supplier support, and cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency and accountability.Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day workflow of a high-volume accounts payable function, monitoring productivity, accuracy, and service levels across the team.• Provide hands-on leadership by stepping into detailed transactional issues, clearing obstacles, and supporting the team during demanding processing periods.• Respond to payment-related questions and escalations from internal partners and external suppliers, ensuring timely and effective resolution.• Strengthen operational performance by identifying improvement opportunities, refining procedures, and reinforcing internal control standards.• Work closely with vendor relations partners to address concerns early and reduce the risk of supplier disputes affecting the business.• Review payment batches before release to confirm supporting documentation, proper approvals, and overall accuracy.• Coordinate audit support activities by maintaining organized records and demonstrating compliance with established accounting controls.• Coach and develop team members at different levels, setting expectations that promote ownership, consistency, and results.• Participate in enterprise system design, testing, and stabilization efforts related to accounts payable processes as business initiatives require.Requirements• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally within a fast-paced, high-volume accounts payable environment.• Strong practical knowledge of accounts payable operations, including invoice coding, payment processing, vendor inquiry handling, and control procedures.• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including the use of formulas, reconciliations, and data analysis to support decision-making.• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in deadline-driven environments with changing business needs.• Experience creating, documenting, and implementing procedures that improve efficiency and strengthen controls.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues and make sound operational decisions.• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; experience with SAP, S/4HANA, ACH processing, or large software implementations is a plus.Job typePerm