Accounts Payable Manager
About The Position
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be leading a high-impact Accounts Payable function at a growing multi-national company—building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and elevating the experience for both vendors and employees. Owning end-to-end AP operations and month-end close outcomes—accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Leading and developing a team—coaching, hiring, and creating a culture of accountability and service. Driving modernization—optimizing ERP/AP workflows, approvals, and controls to support scale. Partnering cross-functionally—being the trusted AP advisor to Finance, Procurement, and leaders across the business. Protecting integrity—SOX-minded, detail-driven, and committed to ethical, independent vendor relationships. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position is part of the Accounting & Finance team and will be onsite in Glen Allen, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance required.
- 6+ years of experience in finance and accounting (a professional history of progressing Accounts Payable responsibilities)
- 5+ years experience leading others (a proven track record of hiring, developing and coaching teams to deliver results)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and manipulation of large data sets across multiple worksheets; proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Large ERP Accounts Payable system experience as well as 1099 filing experience is a plus
Nice To Haves
- The Process Builder — You love creating order from complexity. You’ve improved AP workflows, tightened controls, and standardized policies to make things faster, cleaner, and scalable.
- The People Leader — You’ve led teams with empathy and accountability. You coach, develop, and elevate performance while building a service-first mindset.
- The Controls Champion — You’re comfortable in a SOX environment and understand segregation of duties. You spot risk early, document clearly, and escalate appropriately.
- The ERP Power User — You’ve worked in a large ERP AP environment and can translate business needs into system/process improvements (including 1099 readiness).
- The Vendor & Stakeholder Partner — You communicate with clarity and professionalism, balancing vendor relationships with internal priorities and policy compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 5 direct reports.
- Develop, monitor and ensure compliance with the ChemTreat’s Expense Report policy
- Ensure all electronic and check disbursements, independent contractors, and tax payments are processed on a timely basis
- Develop, implement, enhance and optimize the AP systems, functions, procedures and policies, to ensure adherence to guidelines and "best practices" for AP Team
- Provide outstanding customer service; respond to AP and expense report questions/concerns to meet business needs in a professional and timely manner
- Oversee the month‑end close for Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and timely posting to the general ledger
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and segregation of duties related to accounts payable and disbursements
- Monitor and report key AP performance metrics (aging, exception rates, payment accuracy)
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
