What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Accounts Payable position at Vaco by Highspring?
Now recruiting on behalf of a growing, global organization who is investing heavily in building a best-in-class shared service function to support its next phase of expansion. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and scalable infrastructure, the company is modernizing its shared services capabilities and leveraging advanced technologies to drive efficiency and performance across its global footprint. The company offers stability, a great culture, competitive compensation package, and room for career growth.
The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable role will lead global AP operations within a shared services model, overseeing invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations while driving standardization and efficiency across regions. This individual will play a critical role in a large-scale finance transformation, including serving as a process owner for the implementation of a modern ERP platform (SAP S/4HANA). The role requires a hands-on leader who can hire talent, train staff, optimize working capital, enhance internal controls, implement automation, and partner cross-functionally with business leaders to improve end-to-end P2P performance.
Qualified candidates for this Senior Manager of Accounts Payable role will have:
- Bachelor's in Accounting (or related)
- 9-11 years of related P2P/AP leadership experience in a shared services function
- Experience working with large ERP systems, including SAP
- Experience driving transformation and supporting implementations to optimize efficiency and automation.
- A track record of driving KPIs, process improvements, and operational excellence are required.
Note - seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity.
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.