Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

About the role

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership and oversight of the company’s accounts payable function, reporting to the Corporate Controller. This role partners with the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to ensure efficient, controlled, and scalable AP operations while focusing on process improvement, systems optimization, compliance, risk management, and organizational development. The Senior Manager serves as a key accounting leader and strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Procurement, and other business functions, with a focus on strengthening the AP function and supporting the company’s continued growth.

Responsibilities

• AP Leadership & Strategy: Provide strategic direction and oversight of AP in partnership with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager; establish policies, procedures, controls, and performance expectations that support accuracy, efficiency, and scalability; partner with the AP Manager on day-to-day operations and serve as an escalation point for complex matters; monitor AP performance and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Lead initiatives to improve AP processes, automation, workflows, and efficiency; provide leadership for ERP and AP system implementations, enhancements, and integrations; partner with Finance, BT, Procurement, and business leaders to optimize AP systems and standardize processes; lead testing and implementation of significant system and process changes.
• Controls, Compliance & Risk: Establish and maintain strong controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes; monitor compliance with company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls; identify and mitigate risks related to vendor setup, payments, fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized transactions; partner with the Corporate Controller and auditors on AP-related audits and control requirements.
• Vendor & Payment Management: Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, payment processes, and payment controls; partner with Procurement and business leaders to strengthen vendor and purchasing processes; monitor vendor and payment activity and resolve significant or escalated issues.
• Financial Reporting & Accounting Support: Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure AP supports accurate and timely financial reporting; oversee AP-related reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities; monitor AP aging, cash requirements, and other metrics to support financial decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop the AP Manager and AP team; establish clear accountability and promote professional development, cross-training, and succession planning; empower the AP