Systems AP Manager

RemX Recruiting firm is pleased to represent a growing manufacturing company for its hire of an:

Accounts Payable Systems Manager

Location: Downtown Knoxville

About the Company

We are a growing medical device company experiencing significant expansion and preparing for more growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced environment where finance plays a critical role in scaling operations, strengthening controls, and supporting public-company readiness.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Systems Manager to oversee and evolve our accounts payable function and treasury with automation, control and processes. This role offers both hands-on accounting responsibilities and leadership growth, starting with managing one direct report and expanding the team over the next year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a degreed accountant who brings strong accounting fundamentals, systems aptitude, and vendor management expertise, and who is excited to help build scalable financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor maintenance
• Serve as the primary owner of AP systems, driving process improvements, automation, and scalability
• Lead and develop the AP team (one direct report initially, with planned growth)
• Oversee vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Partner with general ledger accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with manufacturing accounting activities such as inventory, cost accounting support, and variance analysis
• Help strengthen internal controls and documentation in preparation for future public company requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Finance leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field required)
• Strong accounting foundation with relevant professional experience
• Some hands-on accounts payable experience, including vendor management
• Experience working with accounting systems; systems-minded and process-oriented
• Prior experience leading or mentoring others strongly preferred
• Manufacturing environment experience a plus, but not required
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, evolving environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance hands-on work and leadership responsibility

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• High-visibility role with growth and leadership expansion
• Opportunity to build and shape accounting processes in a scaling organization
• Exposure to public-company readiness and IPO preparation
• Onsite work environment initially, with the opportunity for hybrid flexibility once fully trained

Why Join Us

If you’re looking to step into a role that blends accounting depth, systems ownership, and team leadership—while being part of a company on an exciting growth trajectory—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.