Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the organization's accounts payable function. This role is responsible for overseeing daily AP operations, managing a team, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience managing accounts payable operations within a fast-paced business environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, including performance management, training, and workflow oversight. Oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and payment runs. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards. Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, wire transfers, ACH transactions, and check runs. Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated invoice and payment issues. Partner with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and Accounting teams to improve efficiencies and support business objectives. Monitor AP aging and identify opportunities to optimize payment practices and cash management. Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, and audit requests. Develop and maintain AP metrics, reporting, and process documentation. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, automation initiatives, and system enhancements. Assist with compliance requirements related to 1099 reporting and vendor master file maintenance. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience. 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial operations. Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Preferred Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or shared services environments. Experience leading process improvement or AP automation initiatives. Exposure to large-volume transaction environments. Professional certifications or advanced accounting coursework. #J-18808-Ljbffr