Accounts Payable Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize a high-volume accounts payable function within a dynamic shared services environment. This role will oversee daily AP operations, manage and develop a team, drive process improvements, and ensure the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, extensive accounts payable expertise, advanced ERP knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals, establishing performance expectations and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Monitor AP metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Partner with procurement, finance, treasury, and business operations teams to resolve payment issues and streamline workflows.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support automation efforts within the AP function.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support ERP system enhancements, upgrades, and future system implementations.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and analytics to provide visibility into AP performance and key business metrics.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee issue resolution to ensure positive supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience managing and developing AP staff.
• Experience working with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.
• Experience utilizing Power BI to create dashboards and provide operational insights.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, vendor management, and payment processing best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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