Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct the accounts payable team by setting expectations, coaching staff, and promoting consistent performance across day-to-day activities.
• Oversee payables operations for multiple accounts, ensuring invoices move efficiently through review, approval, and payment workflows.
• Manage short-term cash needs and disbursement timing so essential obligations are met without disrupting liquidity.
• Determine which payments require immediate attention, including items tied to licensing, insurance coverage, utilities, regulatory obligations, and other business-critical services.
• Review aging reports and scheduled payments to identify potential delays, funding concerns, or operational risks before they escalate.
• Work closely with finance, treasury, operations, and client-facing partners to align payment decisions with available cash and organizational priorities.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues, exception items, and urgent payment concerns with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Strengthen internal controls and refine procedures to improve visibility into liabilities, streamline turnaround times, and support audit readiness.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance function, preferably within healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, or another regulated setting.
• Prior experience supervising or leading an accounts payable team and managing workflow across competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of cash flow oversight, liquidity planning, and payment prioritization in environments with time-sensitive obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payables across multiple entities, locations, or client accounts with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounts payable controls, vendor payment practices, and operational risk management.
• Proficiency with common payment processes such as ACH and check runs, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operational leadership groups.