Accounts Payable Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Manager to join our accounting team. This role will primarily support accounts payable processing and staff management under the accounts payable shared service model. The Accounts Payable Manager will report to the Controller and play a key role in ensuring timely bill processing and effective internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support operational and financial objectives. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at our Denver or Littleton, Colorado offices per an agreed-upon schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor maintenance, expense reporting, and account reconciliations
• Supervise, coach, and develop an AP team of 5 or more direct reports
• Establish performance expectations, monitor workload distribution, and support employee growth and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX/internal control requirements, and public company reporting standards
• Review and improve AP workflows, approval processes, and controls to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner with procurement, treasury, accounting, finance, and external vendors to resolve payment issues and improve processes
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable, accruals, and vendor accounts
• Analyze AP aging, payment trends, and vendor data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Provide weekly updates and executive dashboards for A/P status and processing
• Lead system optimization efforts and support process automation initiatives within NetSuite
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses for internal and external auditors
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and inquiries
• Ensure vendor compliance and operational efficiencies within the business
• Handle all tax filings associated with vendor management and usage

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including management responsibility
• Prior experience working in a large, publicly traded company
• Proven experience managing an AP team with at least 5 direct reports
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable best practices, internal controls, and month-end close
• Experience improving processes, implementing controls, and driving operational efficiencies
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity, or shared services environments
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit support
• Experience with AP automation tools and ERP enhancements

Skills

• Accounts payable operations
• Team leadership and staff development
• Internal controls and compliance
• Process improvement
• Vendor management
• Month-end close
• NetSuite
• Data analysis and reporting

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000 USD. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health benefit package
• Retirement savings
• Wellness program
• Various other benefits

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