Accounts Payable Manager

Prologis•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager leads a team of Accounts Payable professionals and is responsible for operational excellence, service delivery, and process improvement across the Accounts Payable function. This role ensures efficient invoice processing, timely and accurate payments, strong internal controls, and effective support for internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The role partners with Procurement, Accounting, Operations, FP&A, and other cross-functional teams to strengthen end-to-end Accounts Payable processes. The Accounts Payable Manager also develops team capability, reinforces accountability, and advances automation and workflow improvements that support a scalable AP organization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services.
2+ years of experience leading teams.
Experience managing Accounts Payable operations in a high-volume, service-oriented environment.
Experience with end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, supplier maintenance, payments, and issue resolution.
Experience using ERP platforms and Accounts Payable workflow or automation technologies.
Experience applying internal controls, SOX compliance requirements, audit requirements, and standard Accounts Payable control practices.
Ability to use metrics and reporting to support decisions, workload management, and team performance.
Ability to communicate effectively and provide service across multiple levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience improving Accounts Payable processes, workflows, or operating practices.
Experience developing team capability through coaching and continuous improvement.
Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals through goal setting, coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, escalations, queue management, payments, and reporting.
Monitor team performance using key performance indicators and service-level expectations to balance workloads, improve productivity, and reinforce accountability.
Manage invoice receipt, compliance validation, workflow execution, and exception resolution to support a scalable and well-controlled processing environment.
Drive continuous improvement across Accounts Payable processes through automation, workflow enhancements, and initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and user experience.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance standards, including segregation of duties, approval controls, and process documentation.
Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Operations, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve upstream and downstream processes, support accrual accuracy, and meet audit, year-end, and reporting requirements.