Accounts Payable Manager
About The Position
The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end AP function within a fast-paced manufacturing organization. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments across a complex, multi-ERP environment. The AP Manager will play a critical leadership role in driving process standardization, supporting system integrations, and leading upcoming ERP and Invoice Management System (IMS) implementations. Operating within a matrix organization, this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, change leadership, and the ability to scale processes in a dynamic and evolving business environment. This is a hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership roles.
- Experience in manufacturing or similar high-volume, operational environments.
- Proven experience working in multi-ERP environments (D365 experience a plus).
- Experience supporting ERP and/or IMS implementations is highly preferred.
- Change management experience in system implementation is preferred.
- Fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Matrix organizational structure with global/regional stakeholders.
- Active transformation phase with ERP and IMS implementation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with shared services or global business services (GBS) models is desirable.
- Exposure to digital transformation initiatives (RPA, OCR, e-invoicing) would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily AP operations including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and issue resolution.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices across multiple ERP systems.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and optimize working capital.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals across different locations.
- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
- Manage performance, workload allocation, and resource planning in a fast-paced environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
- Standardize AP processes across business units and systems within a matrix structure.
- Champion best practices in AP, including touchless processing and electronic invoicing.
- Act as a key stakeholder in upcoming ERP and IMS implementations.
- Partner with IT, Finance, and external vendors to define AP requirements and workflows.
- Support system integrations, testing (UAT), and post-go-live stabilization.
- Drive adoption of new tools, automation technologies, and reporting capabilities.
- Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Treasury, and Finance teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Work effectively within a matrix organization, balancing global standards with local business needs.
- Support audit requests and liaise with internal and external auditors.
- Develop and track KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit activities.
- Provide insights and reporting to senior finance leadership.
Benefits
- Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
