Accounts Payable Manager

Compass Surgical Partners•Raleigh, NC

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com. Role Overview Compass is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and scale the company’s accounts payable function. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and vendor payments while maintaining strong financial controls and vendor relationships across a growing, multi-location organization. The AP Manager plays an important role in supporting an efficient month-end close process, maintaining reliable financial data, and strengthening the processes and systems that support accounts payable operations as the company continues to grow. This position is based in the Raleigh, NC area and follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office collaboration Monday–Tuesday and work from a home office Wednesday–Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong financial systems experience and advanced Excel skills
Experience improving AP workflows, implementing systems, or driving process automation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and internal stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Medius preferred
Experience in healthcare, multi-location organizations, or private equity-backed companies a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within established timelines
Ensure AP workflows operate efficiently and consistently across the organization
Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place
Manage vendor relationships and respond to payment inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Partner with operational leaders and center teams to ensure invoices are submitted and approved efficiently
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on AP policies, timelines, and best practices
Support the month-end close process by ensuring invoices are entered prior to close deadlines
Ensure AP accruals are complete and accurate and that the AP subledger ties to the general ledger
Maintain accurate financial data to support reliable reporting and forecasting
Review and approve weekly vendor payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule
Ensure AP processes follow established internal controls and approval procedures
Monitor AP aging and proactively address past-due balances
Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, automation, and system workflows
Support software implementations and process enhancements that strengthen efficiency and scalability
Track AP metrics and continuously improve operational performance