Manager, Accounts Payable

CIM Group, LP • West Jordan, UT

11d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Accounts Payable leader to lead the consolidated AP and Expense Management function across our multi-entity platform. This role will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust payables operations, standardizing processes across our portfolio companies, and providing exceptional client service to our third-party vendors and employees. The ideal candidate thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and has proven experience implementing and maintaining payables operations in a multi-entity or roll-up environment.
This position will require significant interaction with the entire organization. The ideal candidate is someone who brings instant credibility because of his or her accomplishments. He/she must be able to address technical and business questions and have the interpersonal skills to guide employees throughout the entire payables and expense management cycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience with at least 2 years in a manager-level role or above.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset when supporting employees and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-entity, roll-up, or private equity-backed environment, a plus.
• Experience in a shared services or high-volume AP environment, a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and expense management operations across all entities plus any subsequent acquisitions, ensuring accurate categorization and timeliness.
• Manage vendor onboarding processes to securely obtain required information for tax compliance and reporting purposes.
• Develop and implement robust payment processing schedules for the organization, establishing clear expectations for our employees and third-party vendors.
• Ensure accurate coding of transactions for accounting purposes, including general ledger account, location, subsidiary, and department dimensions along with sufficient description information to provide clarity to users.
• Oversee the administration of corporate credit cards including monthly spend limits, default coding, approval hierarchies, and spend-type limitations.
• Drive expense report compliance across the organization to ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions and gathering of appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close and streamline the general ledger reporting needs for all payables-related activities.
• Develop and maintain payables policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Respond to inquiries with a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing AP team across multiple locations.
• Develop talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Assist with internal and external audits and documentation requests.
• Oversee vendor management process including appropriate confirmation of changes in vendor details in line with company policy.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in the accounts payable area, including W-9s, 1099 reporting, and vendor record management.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in processes to verify vendor details and manage external fraud risk.

Benefits

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• bonus pay

What This Job Offers

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