Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable Manager
About The Position
Spring Education Group is seeking a Manager of Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable to lead and optimize the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle across a multi-site organization. This role is responsible for overseeing accounts payable operations, establishing purchasing policies, and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support financial accuracy. As a key partner to the Corporate Controller and cross-functional leaders, you will lead initiatives related to vendor management, purchase order processes, and system optimization. This role requires a balance of operational leadership, process design, and analytical capability within a fast-paced, multi-location environment. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or procurement operations
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience managing procure-to-pay processes in a multi-site environment
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial operations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and AP automation tools such as AvidXchange
- Experience implementing or optimizing purchase order and invoice approval systems
- Experience in a multi-location or high-volume operational environment
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize the end-to-end procure-to-pay process across the organization
- Develop and enforce purchasing policies, including purchase order and preferred vendor usage
- Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors and reduce costs through strategic sourcing
- Oversee vendor relationships and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and execution of weekly payment runs
- Maintain vendor master data including tax documentation and payment verification processes
- Partner with the accounting team to support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
- Partner with the accounting team to support accurate expense classification and coding
- Support vendor statement reconciliations and invoice cutoff procedures
- Evaluate existing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and control
- Design, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for procure-to-pay processes
- Support automation and system enhancements, including purchase order and invoice workflows
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards
- Oversee 1099 preparation and compliance requirements
- Support external audits by providing documentation and process visibility
- Ensure adherence to tax regulations and internal policies
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounts payable team members
- Establish performance expectations and drive accountability within the team
- Partner with finance leadership to improve operational performance and scalability
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
