Manager Accounts Payable Performance Improvement: Accounting

Hoag•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Drive Transformation Across the Procure-to-Pay Ecosystem This is not a traditional Accounts Payable role. This role is instrumental in shaping how the organization manages spend, vendor relationships, compliance, and working capital. You will have high visibility with leadership, ownership over transformative initiatives, and the opportunity to leave a lasting operational footprint. For a finance professional who wants to move beyond transactional execution and into strategic impact, this is a career-defining opportunity. We are seeking a strategic, data-driven finance professional to modernize and elevate our Accounts Payable function. This role sits at the center of our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) ecosystem and partners closely with Accounts Payable Operations, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Treasury, and Information Technology to drive operational excellence, automation, and financial integrity. You will serve as a performance improvement leader in identifying opportunities, architecting solutions, and executing initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance visibility into cash flow and working capital. If you thrive in transformation environments and enjoy turning complexity into scalable solutions, this role offers meaningful enterprise impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance.
8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance, with strong exposure to AP and P2P operations.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement or automation initiatives.
Strong foundation in accounting principles and internal controls.
Advanced Excel capabilities and experience working within ERP environments.
Analytical rigor paired with strategic thinking.
Executive-level communication skills and the ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

Operational Transformation & Automation Diagnose process inefficiencies across the AP lifecycle and design scalable, future-state solutions.
Lead automation initiatives including OCR, ERP enhancements, and workflow optimization tools.
Improve invoice throughput, increase straight-through processing, and reduce manual intervention.
Accelerate month-end close timelines while maintaining strong financial controls.
Performance Management & Data Intelligence Leverage data analytics to identify trends, root causes, and sustainable performance gains.
Translate operational metrics into strategic insights for leadership.
Establish KPI frameworks that drive accountability and measurable improvement.
Build actionable dashboards and reporting tools using advanced Excel and ERP systems.
Controls, Risk & Compliance Excellence Strengthen internal controls across the P2P process.
Ensure accuracy and discipline in 3-way match execution and vendor master data management.
Maintain oversight of tax compliance requirements, including 1099 reporting and vendor documentation standards.
Enhance audit readiness through proactive process review and governance improvements.
Enterprise Partnership & Strategic Influence Partner with IT to optimize ERP capabilities and expand AP automation.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Accounting to ensure seamless end-to-end process alignment.
Work closely with Treasury to enhance cash flow visibility and optimize payment timing.
Resolve complex AP matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and urgency.
Project & Strategic Leadership Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
Contribute meaningfully to departmental strategy and long-term modernization roadmaps.
Influence stakeholders and drive change without direct authority.
Performs other duties as assigned.