Manager, Accounts Payable

Kamehameha Schools • Plaza, ND

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About The Position

Kamehameha Schools (KS) is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance and Operations team. We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented, and service-driven leader with proven experience managing high-volume accounts payable operations and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in automated AP systems, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting environments, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant transaction processing across multiple subsidiaries and bank accounts. They are skilled in leveraging data, reconciliations, and reporting to support informed decision-making and enhance both internal and external customer experiences. This leader excels at balancing efficiency with accuracy, compliance, and strong fiscal stewardship. Thriving in a collaborative and evolving environment, they champion continuous improvement, system enhancements, and well-documented processes while fostering a service-oriented culture. As a key contributor to the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization, the Accounts Payable Manager plays a vital role in strengthening payables operations, supporting audit and tax compliance, and delivering reliable financial outcomes. If you’re passionate about operational excellence and leading with accountability and purpose, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in accounts payable.
• Proven experience with automated AP systems.
• Proven experience to analyze, reconcile, and synthesize complex information and prepare reports for senior management within deadlines.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Customer service oriented, fostering a service-oriented environment.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting theory and practices.
• Experience managing a large, multi-location accounting function with strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in large computerized accounting systems with high transaction volumes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with various levels of management and staff, both internal and external, including vendors and contractors.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft, and/or Concur software systems/applications.
• Experience in an education and/or real estate environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, timely, and accurate execution of accounts payable operations.
• Manage relationships with banking and system vendors, ensuring fulfillment of master service agreements.
• Maintain communication with vendors to resolve open issues.
• Oversee accounts payable business processes and system configurations, including future enhancements.
• Develop operational and audit plans to monitor systems to ensure compliance with internal controls and security.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to maintain system interfaces and resolve technical issues.
• Manage periodic system upgrades and assess new functionality impacts.
• Act as the SME for accounts payable systems, documenting and communicating business processes.
• Lead or participate in business re-engineering activities.
• Develop and document detailed business process flows, identifying and implementing solutions for process weaknesses.
• Ensure successful delivery of major upgrades, enhancements, and implementations.
• Identify training needs and establish a training curriculum.
• Supervise Accounts Payable Accountants and Accounting Assistants, including performance management, staff development, and training.
• Maintain all accounts payable records, reports, computations, and audits.
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on tax changes and advise management on implementation impacts.
• Oversee month-end and fiscal year-end reconciliation and accruals of payable transactions.
• Prepare consolidated reports on professional and legal fees, travel and business expenses, and accounts payable aging.
• Generate support and attestations for tax filings.
• Serve as the in-house contact for technical tax compliance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees