What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at LHH?
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization? We are partnering with a well-established company in the transportation and supply chain sector seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP operation and a team of 8-9 professionals.
What You'll Do
- Lead all aspects of the accounts payable function across multiple domestic and international entities.
- Manage and develop a team of AP professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices, payments, vendor maintenance, and disbursements.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, audit compliance, and accounting policy adherence.
- Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations teams to support cash flow management and vendor relationships.
- Oversee month-end and year-end AP close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow efficiencies.
- Support ERP and financial system enhancements while developing key performance metrics for the department.
What We're Looking For
✅ 7 years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
✅ 3 years of leadership or management experience
✅ Experience supervising teams of 8 employees
✅ Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and AP best practices
✅ Experience with ERP systems and AP automation platforms
✅ Workday experience preferred
✅ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
✅ Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
✅ Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Stable, growing organization with a national footprint
- Leadership role with direct team management responsibilities
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and automation initiatives
- Competitive compensation package
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams