Accounts Payable Manager (North America)

Clyde & Co • Kansas City, MO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager (North America) leads the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, and scalable processes to support business growth. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Operations (North America), the role connects transactional accounting, financial planning, and operational execution. The manager owns day-to-day operational excellence, audit support, and cross-functional collaboration, while developing high-performing teams and continuously improving and standardizing processes.

The role also partners with leaders across Finance, HR, Workplace Services, Business Development, and other functions. Occasional travel to other offices may be necessary, anticipated at two to three times per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Experience in professional accounting roles is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to lead and drive a team, including motivating, coaching, and training staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Initiative, problem-solving ability, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and complete projects in a timely manner using strong time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices, anticipated two to three times a year.

Nice To Haves

• Prior law firm experience in an accounting or finance role is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership abilities in motivating, coaching, and training staff are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals and measurable performance expectations for the AP team; conduct regular performance reviews and talent development planning.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and planning to support projected growth.
• Partner with leaders in Finance, including working capital, tax, and controller functions, as well as HR, Workplace Services, Business Development, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee daily accounts payable management and delegate tasks to the team as needed.
• Work with the team to respond to complex, judgmental, or non-routine customer and vendor inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely vendor invoice processing in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Manage and approve AP payments, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Manage the firm's check-writing application and plan to reduce or eliminate physical checks.
• Administer the firm's corporate credit card program and ensure compliance.
• Oversee travel and entertainment expenses managed through Emburse, embracing technology improvements.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, including due diligence, tax documentation (W-9/W-8), and banking validation.
• Maintain vendor master data integrity through strong controls and periodic reviews.
• Establish vendor communication standards and escalation protocols.
• Optimize cash outflows through payment timing, terms management, and discount capture.
• Partner with Accounting to support cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Support audit readiness and audit-related needs.
• Continuously improve and standardize processes.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and an annual wellbeing day.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• Short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Referral bonuses for introducing colleagues.
• Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager