Senior Manager of Accounts Payable

About the role

The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable provides strategic and operational leadership over Cavender's end-to-end AP function. This role oversees all aspects of vendor payments, reconciliations, and team performance while ensuring strong internal controls, compliance with GAAP, and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Serve as a strategic accounting leader and trusted partner to internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Sales, and IT.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing of transactions.
• Lead, develop, and support teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, contra payables, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs and operational metrics to drive performance, visibility, and informed decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to AP, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting & Controls to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve scalability.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance on ERP functionality, system upgrades, and workflow optimization related to payables and receivables.
• Serve budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis by providing accurate AP insights and reporting.
• Support Finance leadership with special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, or ad hoc reporting initiatives.
• Lead the evaluation, redesign, and rebuild processes, controls, and workflows to address gaps, improve efficiency, and support scalable growth.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience overseeing Accounts Payable function.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including managing managers or senior-level staff.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial close processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex AP operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP systems.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-entity environments.
• Experience supporting Real Estate–related accounting activities.
• Proven experience driving process automation and system improvements.

Benefits

Cavender’s offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can thrive and grow.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is currently hybrid, with some days worked from the office and others from home. Remote work is also available.