Accounts Payable Manager

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Vice President of Finance and Accounting leadership to manage, schedule, and oversee daily Accounts Payable operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable staff while ensuring departmental goals and deadlines are met.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and expense reimbursements across multiple companies.
• Work closely with staff to ensure proper accounting methods, internal controls, and company policies are followed.
• Provide staff training and professional development as needed.
• Continually review accounts payable policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.
• Review departmental workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely completion of assignments and reports.
• Prepare various management reports, analyses, and key performance metrics.
• Aid with month-end and year-end closing activities, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee vendor maintenance, 1099 reporting, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the Accounts Payable lead for Workday Financials, including testing, validation, issue resolution, process improvements, and user training.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and IT teams to support Workday implementation and future system enhancements.

Minimal Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar leadership role for more than 5 years.
• Experience supervising 8 or more employees.
• Experience managing Accounts Payable operations in a multi-company or multi-entity environment.
• Workday Financials experience required.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or system conversions preferred.
• Familiarity with invoice automation and OCR processing systems preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax requirements, federal reporting requirements, and 1099 compliance.
• Must be able to work and interact effectively with all levels of staff and management, including other departments.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, accounting software, ERP systems, and database programs.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Prior proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to direct, supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• BS degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.