Accounts Payable Manager

About the Opportunity

As part of the Accounting team, the Accounts Payable Manager will lead the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and an exceptional vendor experience. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and business stakeholders to support growth, drive process improvements, and scale AP operations.

Location: This position will be based in our La Grange, KY office. Following the training period, the role will offer the option to work in a hybrid arrangement or remain fully office-based.

What You'll Do

• Own the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Manage and develop a team of AP professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee vendor master data, resolve complex vendor disputes, and help optimize payment terms while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee weekly payment runs while ensuring appropriate controls and fraud prevention measures are in place.
• Optimize high-volume, nonrecurring vendor payment processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead AP month-end close activities, including accruals, vendor reconciliations, and aged payables reviews.
• Develop an understanding of the contract-to-pay process and align with the Procurement team on the handling of the software solution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve payment and vendor issues and improve procure-to-pay processes.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and strong controls.
• Manage U.S. 1099 reporting and other AP-related compliance requirements.
• Other tasks and duties to be assigned as needed.

What Experience You Bring (Role Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including 1+ year of experience leading a team or AP function.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, payment processing, and audit requirements.
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• ERP experience required; Sage Intacct and Ramp experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, comfortable building and maintaining AP tracking spreadsheets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Top Medical/Dental/Vision offerings
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match
• Additional health and wellness benefits and perks
• Flexible and trusting environment where you'll feel empowered to do your best work

Pay

The salary for this position is based on an array of factors unique to each candidate: Such as years and depth of experience, set skills, certifications, etc. We are hiring for different levels, and our Recruiting team will let you know if you qualify for a different role/range. Pay range: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 USD