Manager, Accounts Payable

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable shared services function. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale invoice processing and company-wide payment operations across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, ensure strong internal controls, and lead continuous process improvement initiatives. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in high-volume environments, AP systems, and scalable procure-to-pay operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable Manager experience
Experience driving process transformation and automation initiatives
Proven experience managing high-volume Accounts Payable operations in a shared services environment
Strong understanding of accounting principles, Accounts Payable processes, and financial controls
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis)
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Coupa / Workday

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team in a shared services environment
Lead automation initiatives (OCR, touchless processing, AI-driven capture tools)
Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven culture
Oversee end-to-end processing of high-volume invoice intake and payment execution across multiple payment methods
Oversee AP account reconciliations, return payments, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
Oversee company-wide payment and settlement processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Manage throughput, backlog, and workload distribution to maintain operational efficiency
Drive cycle time reduction and improve processing accuracy
Increase straight-through processing (STP) and reduce manual intervention
Identify and implement scalable process improvements across the procure-to-pay lifecycle
Ensure SLA adherence for invoice processing, approvals, and payment cycles
Ensure strong internal controls over invoice processing and payment execution (e.g., duplicate detection, segregation of duties, fraud prevention)
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain audit readiness and support SOX compliance and internal/external audits
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve escalated invoice and payment issues
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders to optimize P2P processes
Drive supplier adoption of digital tools (e.g., Coupa Supplier Portal)
Define and track KPIs such as invoice cycle time, first-pass yield, exception rates, cost per invoice, and on-time payment performance
Provide data-driven insights and reporting to leadership
Monitor payment runs and ensure proper controls and approvals are in place