Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments across all operating entities. This role provides operational leadership, maintains strong internal controls, and partners closely with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury/Cash Management, Payroll, and Finance Systems to support working capital objectives, audit readiness, and scalable growth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hybrid to Cincinnati, Chicago or the Fox Valley, WI locations.

• Lead and oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and expense reimbursement activities.
• Manage and develop the AP team, including staffing, performance management, training, and workload prioritization.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies, approval workflows, and payment terms.
• Maintain strong internal controls over invoice processing, vendor setup, payment runs, and system access in compliance with SOX and corporate policies.
• Partner with Procurement and Receiving to resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, or purchase order issues.
• Coordinate with Cash Management and Treasury to align payment timing with cash forecasts and liquidity planning.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review AP-related reporting and metrics, including aging, cycle times, discount capture, and exception tracking.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and responses related to AP processes and controls.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through standardization and automation.
• Maintain and update accounts payable policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistent execution and governance.
• Support M&A and integration activities by onboarding new vendors, entities, and systems into standardized AP processes.
• All other duties as needed.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required. 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or accounting operations, including people leadership. Strong understanding of AP controls, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes. Experience in a multi-entity, manufacturing, or shared services environment preferred. Proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation tools; advanced Excel skills required. Prior SOX or audit-supported environmental experience strongly preferred.

Ethical Conduct - People leadership and team development

Process improvement orientation - Cross functional collaboration

Strong organizational and prioritization skills - Clear professional communication