Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the daily operations of our accounts payable department within a fast-paced, international organization. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient payment processes, maintaining strong financial controls, developing a high-performing team, and supporting continuous process improvement as the business grows.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position is based onsite in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, contractor payments, and tax-related disbursements are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of five accounts payable professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Oversee month-end accounts payable activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and SOX-related requirements while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing processes.
• Evaluate and improve accounts payable procedures, policies, and system workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Administer and monitor the company's employee expense reimbursement program to ensure adherence to established policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments and external vendors, resolving payment-related inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators such as payment accuracy, invoice aging, processing efficiency, and exception trends.
• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and other business leaders to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with ERP enhancements and process automation efforts that improve the overall accounts payable function.

What You'll Bring

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys improving financial operations while leading and developing people. Successful candidates are organized, analytical, and comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with long-term process improvements.

You will likely excel in this role if you:

• Have a passion for streamlining workflows and implementing efficient, scalable processes.
• Enjoy coaching teams and creating a positive, service-oriented work environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and financial governance.
• Have experience working within enterprise ERP systems and identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Build strong working relationships across departments while maintaining professional vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• At least six years of progressive accounting or finance experience with significant responsibility in accounts payable.
• Five or more years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and complex spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Experience using enterprise-level ERP systems.
• Familiarity with annual 1099 reporting and filing processes is preferred.