Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1930, Iberia Foods is the largest Caribbean and Hispanic food distributor in the United States. As a premier source for the authentic Caribbean and Latino cuisine, Iberia Foods boasts a full host of products ranging from condiments and pantry items to beverages and snacks and represents most of the leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America. With more than 800 products, Iberia Foods has a solid position as the definitive connection to the Caribbean and Latin American cuisine.

We are seeking a Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Miami, FL !

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager directs the end-to-end accounts payable function to ensure accurate invoice processing, timely payment execution, and precise vendor reconciliations. This leader manages the AP team, enforces strict internal controls, and accelerates month-end and year-end close activities. By building strong cross-functional partnerships and vendor relationships, the AP Manager drives workflow automation, strengthens compliance, and scales the overall Finance infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the AP Team

· Direct Daily Operations: Delegate high-volume workflows and set daily processing priorities.

· Coach and Mentor: Train, upskill, and evaluate accounts payable staff performance.

· Enforce Accountability: Monitor individual progress to ensure deadliness and team performances are met.

2. Direct End-to-End Invoice and Payment Processing

· Manage Full Cycle: Oversee invoice intake, automated workflows, and payment runs.

· Ensure Coding Accuracy: Verify general ledger, cost center, department, and project tags.

· Resolve Complex Escalations: Troubleshoot critical vendor disputes, duplicate billings, and pricing variances.

3. Partner Cross-Functionally and Manage Vendors

· Unblock Approval Bottlenecks: Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to accelerate approvals.

· Strengthen Vendor Relations: Reconcile statements to maintain optimal payment terms.

· Protect Financial Data: Maintain strict data confidentiality and secure payment banking details.

4. Enforce Controls, Audits, and Compliance

· Strengthen Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-level compliance and robust segregation of duties.

· Facilitate Clean Audits: Pull transaction data and explain workflows to external auditors.

· Optimize Closing Cycles: Lead month-end accruals, aging reviews, and ledger reconciliations.

5. Drive Process Optimization and Analytics

· Track KPIs: Monitor invoice processing cycle times, exception rates, and aging backlogs.

· Leverage ERP Systems: Identify opportunities to automate manual data entry and workflows.