Accounts Payable Manager

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function and support the continued growth of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and prioritize work assignments, monitor workload distribution, and evaluate team performance against established goals and service levels.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex transactions, vendor inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Ensure invoices are coded accurately and consistently in accordance with company policies and general ledger requirements.
• Review and resolve discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation prior to processing.
• Partner with internal departments and external vendors to address payment issues and maintain positive business relationships.
• Lead initiatives to optimize Accounts Payable operations through process redesign, standardization, and automation.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of AP technologies, including electronic invoice processing, workflow automation, and digital document management solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, reduce processing costs, and enhance scalability.
• Develop, document, and execute Accounts Payable integration plans for newly acquired businesses, ensuring seamless transition into corporate processes and systems.
• Establish standardized procedures that support organizational growth while maintaining operational consistency and compliance.
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Aid in external audits, internal audits, and government agency reviews by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop reporting that provides visibility into departmental performance and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the administration, optimization, and standardization of corporate credit card and employee expense reporting programs.
• Ensure compliance with company spending policies while improving user experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, and system implementation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with AP automation platforms is highly desirable.