Accounts Payable Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4-5 AP Specialists.
• Oversee a high-volume Accounts Payable environment processing 6,500+ invoices monthly.
• Manage vendor escalations, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Own AP subledger accuracy and related reporting.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve departmental performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Support AP automation and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure strong internal controls and exceptional internal customer service.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience (5 years minimum considered).
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Multi-location, shared services, or large-company experience.
• Month-end close and AP subledger/GL reconciliation experience.
• Process improvement and KPI ownership experience.
• Strong ERP experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• PREFERRED: JD Edwards experience, Spreadsheet Server experience, ERP implementation or automation exposure, Jira or Zendesk experience, Procure-to-Pay experience, Public company or private equity-backed environment, Shared services background.