Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

A well-established construction services company is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to take full ownership of its AP function. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who likes bringing order to high transaction volume — tightening processes, developing a capable team, and making sure every vendor and subcontractor is paid accurately and on time. If you do your best work in a busy, growing operation, keep reading.

Who We Are

We are an established construction services organization that provides accounting, finance, and operational support to a group of specialty building companies. Behind the scenes, our team keeps projects funded, vendors paid, and the business running smoothly.

We value accuracy, accountability, and strong working relationships, and we’re focused on building processes that scale as the business grows.

Here’s what you get to do:

• Lead & Develop the Team: Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals, providing regular performance feedback, and creating real growth opportunities.
• Own the AP Cycle: Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle across all entities — invoice intake, coding, approvals, and on-time, accurate payment runs.
• Daily Operations: Oversee daily AP operations to ensure invoices and disbursements are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policy.
• Vendor Relationships: Manage vendor relationships, resolving payment questions and discrepancies quickly and professionally to keep suppliers paid and trust intact.
• Subcontractor Compliance: Own the subcontractor and vendor compliance process, including W-9 collection, lien waivers, and insurance/certificate tracking before payment is released.
• Reconciliation & Close: Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and support a smooth, timely month-end close.
• Process Documentation: Document AP processes and workflows for clarity, consistency, and training readiness.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and scalability, and implement solutions that boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Systems & Partnership: Partner with IT and other departments to streamline payment processing systems, approval workflows, and reporting.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal controls over disbursements, including approval workflows and segregation of duties.
• 1099 & Compliance: Manage the annual 1099 process and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide management with relevant reporting and insights on AP aging, payment timing, and cash flow.

Here’s why you’re a great fit:

• Experience: 5 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including 3 years leading a team.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of full-cycle AP, internal controls, and process optimization.
• Accounting Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close as it relates to AP.
• Systems & Tools: Comfortable learning and working within accounting/ERP systems (Sage Intacct experience a plus) and confident with advanced Excel.
• Construction AP: Experience with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and job costing is a strong plus.
• Ownership: You’re proactive and take ownership without waiting to be asked.
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Leadership: You lead under pressure with professionalism and composure, and you see challenges as opportunities.
• Communication: You’re a clear, calm communicator who builds strong relationships and believes success is a team effort.

What We Offer

Here’s what comes with the role:

• Competitive salary, based on your experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of PTO, plus paid and floating holidays
• Room to grow within a stable, expanding organization

How to Apply

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly through this posting; company details will be shared with selected applicants during the interview process.