Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Meriton•Irving, TX

14h

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable leads the end-to-end Accounts Payable function within Meriton’s Shared Services Center (SSC), overseeing all teams responsible for invoice processing, vendor governance, disbursements, payments, and AP systems. This role ensures operational excellence, control integrity, and scalability across all business units and entities. Reporting directly to the Director of Working Capital, the Senior Manager acts as the primary operational owner of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, accountable for delivery performance, policy adherence, and strategic alignment with automation and transformation objectives. The role represents AP in enterprise-wide initiatives, technology implementations, and cross-functional governance forums, ensuring that all AP processes support Meriton’s rapid growth trajectory while maintaining strong compliance and customer experience standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s or CPA preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services; 5+ years in multi-team leadership.
Strong operational command of Microsoft D365 F&O, ExFlow, OCR/EDI systems, and automation tools (RPA, AI).
Demonstrated ability to scale AP operations for high-growth or M&A environments.
Deep understanding of financial controls, payment governance, and SOX requirements.
Proven people leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop managers and teams.
Advanced analytical and reporting capability (Power BI, SQL, Excel).
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Elevated professionalism which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations and with problems where only limited information or standardization exists
Open and transparent with a strong work ethic as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be a self-starter, independent, and strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural, and spiritual practices

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the three AP Managers (Operations, Vendor Master & Controls, Technology & Transformation) and their teams.
Chair the AP Leadership Council to align priorities, share metrics, and coordinate resource allocation.
Set and monitor performance KPIs for each pillar (cycle time, accuracy, automation %, compliance, cost per invoice).
Establish a unified operating rhythm — daily huddles, weekly performance reviews, and monthly close coordination.
Ensure alignment across invoice processing, payments, vendor setup, and automation functions.
Own the AP service catalog, SLAs/OLAs, and escalation playbooks across business units.
Manage end-to-end invoice throughput, from intake to payment, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.
Lead problem-solving sessions for aged exceptions, backlog, or vendor disputes.
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Controllership to resolve cross-functional issues impacting AP performance.
Oversee AP’s control environment — vendor validations, segregation of duties, approval hierarchies, and payment authorization limits.
Support the Governance & Close team in audit preparation, evidence validation, and remediation tracking.
Monitor compliance with tax reporting, OFAC screening, and banking security requirements.
Ensure all AP processes maintain SOX readiness and consistent control documentation.
Partner with IT and the AP Technology Manager to deliver system enhancements in D365, ExFlow, OCR, and RPA tools.
Prioritize automation projects based on ROI, risk reduction, and efficiency impact.
Oversee UAT and system readiness for AP-related releases and upgrades.
Champion digital adoption and training across the AP organization.
Lead process standardization across AP pillars — intake, approval workflows, vendor setup, and disbursement cycles.
Establish global work instructions, templates, and process taxonomies.
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen-based continuous improvement practices.
Track and report process improvement metrics to SSC and Finance leadership.
Regular, consistent and necessary to meet the needs of the business
Assists the leadership of the C-Level team and other team members with various research projects and/or special projects
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct