Accounts Payable Manager

We are partnering with a healthcare organization seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to provide leadership and operational oversight for two healthcare facilities as they transition from Cerner to the organization's enterprise Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, Coupa. This position will play a critical role in maintaining current-state AP and purchasing operations while helping support process improvements and system transition activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on AP leader who can confidently manage daily operations, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and provide stability during a period of organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable and purchase order operations for two healthcare facilities currently utilizing Cerner.
• Oversee the processing of approximately 400 invoices per month, ensuring accuracy in account coding, purchase orders, shipping codes, approvals, and invoice processing.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for AP-related issues and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate and delegate workload to offshore AP team members while ensuring service levels and deadlines are met.
• Partner with facility leadership, local purchasing teams, CFOs, and corporate AP leadership to support operational needs.
• Maintain and support existing Cerner-based AP and purchasing workflows throughout the transition period.
• Support AP operations across hospitals, surgery centers, and urgent care facilities.
• Analyze current workflows, identify process gaps, and help implement improved procedures and controls.
• Assist with transition efforts from Cerner to Coupa while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Monitor AP performance, prioritize critical tasks, and maintain strong vendor and internal customer relationships.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Cerner Accounts Payable and purchase order management.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within Accounts Payable operations.
• Proven experience managing invoice processing, account coding, purchasing workflows, and AP escalations.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading teams and driving results in a dynamic or changing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of processes and provide operational leadership with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with Coupa.
• Preferred: Healthcare industry experience, including hospitals, surgery centers, physician groups, or similar healthcare environments.
• Preferred: Experience managing or coordinating work performed by offshore resources.
• Preferred: Prior Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementation, migration, or system conversion experience.
• Preferred: Experience supporting process improvement and workflow optimization initiatives.

What We're Looking For

This role requires a leader who can step in quickly, establish credibility with stakeholders, and provide a steady presence during a significant operational transition. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across corporate and facility teams, balancing day-to-day execution with process improvement opportunities.

For the right candidate, particularly someone local to the Brentwood, Tennessee area, there may be an opportunity to transition into a long-term leadership position within the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.