Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Senior Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

We are partnering with a large, Atlanta-based organization that continues to experience significant growth through acquisition. This company is known for its collaborative culture, long-term stability, and commitment to professional development. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, they are building a centralized accounting infrastructure to support their expanding national footprint.

Position Overview:
The Senior Accounts Payable Manager will play a critical leadership role in centralizing and scaling the company's Accounts Payable (A/P) function. This position will oversee the design and implementation of new processes, lead automation and system enhancements, and develop a best-in-class team to support the company's continued growth. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will act as both a strategic thought partner and hands-on leader, driving continuous improvement and ensuring operational efficiency across all A/P processes nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the centralization and standardization of the Accounts Payable function across multiple field offices.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows, policies, and procedures to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive automation and systems improvements, leveraging technology to streamline processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing A/P and accounting teams, ensuring scalability for future growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, and Operations to ensure seamless financial processes.
• Oversee vendor management, invoice processing, payments, and month-end close activities related to A/P.
• Monitor key performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls.

The right candidate for this Senior Accounts Payable Manager will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 9-11 years of progressive accounting and leadership experience.
• Strong background in Shared Services or multi-entity accounting environments.
• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable operations in a large company (>$1B annual revenue).
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams at both staff and managerial levels.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Advanced systems acumen and experience implementing automation solutions.
• Strong record of process improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills.
• Proven career stability and upward progression.

What we like about this opportunity:

• Opportunity to build and lead a growing centralized function from the ground up.
• Path to Director-level growth within a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Hybrid work flexibility in a collaborative Atlanta-based corporate environment.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and bonus structure.
• A culture that values innovation, accountability, and long-term success.

Note: This position is open to Atlanta-based candidates only.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.