Accounts Payable Manager

Pick Your Part•Brentwood, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the AP function, including process design, system administration, team leadership, and control environment. This role will lead the build, stabilization, and continuous improvement of AP operations in a newly established environment, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and strong cash and vendor management practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience
2+ years in a leadership role with direct or indirect team management
Experience with AP systems (ERP and/or procure-to-pay platforms)
Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and financial close
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills.
May train others in functional areas, interact with others, and make presentations to departments or middle management.
Process design and operational scaling (not just execution)
Strong judgment and problem-solving in ambiguous environments
Systems thinking and the ability to translate business needs into workflows
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
High ownership mindset with focus on accountability and results
Decisions impact the AP function, financial reporting accuracy, and cash management
Exercises independent judgment in designing processes, resolving issues, and prioritizing work
Operates with broad direction; responsible for defining and executing approach

Nice To Haves

Experience with Coupa or similar P2P systems
Experience with NetSuite
Experience in system implementation, carve-outs, or process transformation
Experience managing offshore or outsourced support models
Strong process documentation and workflow design experience

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, approvals, payment execution (ACH, wire, check), and vendor support
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, and resolution of discrepancies or escalations
Maintain and enhance AP processes and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Serve as the AP business owner for Coupa Pay, including ongoing configuration updates, workflow adjustments, and user support
Monitor and strengthen internal controls over AP, including vendor setup, payment validation, and fraud prevention
Lead month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and aging analysis
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, and Finance to support PO compliance, issue resolution, and cash visibility
Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, communication, and issue resolution
Lead and develop AP team members and support resources, including prioritization of work and performance oversight
Develop and monitor key performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement