Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices and vendor payments while maintaining strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
  • Oversee daily AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices and vendor payments
  • Manage workload distribution and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
  • Build and maintain cross-training plans to reduce key person dependencies and ensure operational continuity
  • Monitor team productivity and service levels, adjusting priorities to meet business demands
• Process & Systems Leadership
  • Own and optimize AP processes, including invoice workflows, approval hierarchies, and payment cycles
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend scalable solutions
  • Partner with Finance and IT to enhance ERP and AP systems functionality
  • Establish and track KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, on-time payment rate)
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, IT, and Accounting to improve end-to-end P2P processes
  • Support testing, implementation, and adoption of new ERP functionality and AP technologies
  • Support the Procure-to-Pay roadmap and operational priorities
• Controls, Compliance & Risk
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements
  • Maintain strong controls around vendor setup, payment approvals, and fraud prevention
  • Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution
  • Segregate duties and approval controls are consistently followed
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage escalated vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships
  • Avoid inaccurate vendor master data, including W-9s and payment terms
  • Represent Accounts Payable in cross-functional meetings and projects
  • Build strong partnerships with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, Legal, and Finance
  • Resolve escalated vendor issues while balancing operational needs and vendor relationships
  • Promote a customer-service mindset across the AP team
• Reporting, Metrics & Financial Support
  • Oversee AP-related month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
  • Review AP aging and reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Provide insights and reporting to Finance leadership on AP performance and trends
  • Develop dashboards and operational reporting to support departmental decision-making
  • Support cash forecasting by providing visibility into AP liabilities and payment timing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience, with at least 1+ years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Concur, Dynamics etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting/analysis

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Excellent prioritization and decision-making abilities
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes and controls
• Change management and process transformation mindset
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Executive presence and communication skills
• Curious and improvement-driven mindset
• Excellent conflict resolution skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-growth or high-volume environments
• Exposure to AP automation tools (e.g., OCR, workflow systems)
• Experience supporting audits and strengthening internal controls
• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments (if applicable)

Benefits & Perks

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• ADA Accommodation Statement
• Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary & Benefits

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.