Sr. Accounts Payable Manager

Sila Services • King of Prussia, PA

20h • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable (AP) Leader is a strategic and hands-on role that will lead and manage the AP function within the Finance Shared Services. This high-impact role will focus on optimizing AP processes, implementing automation to drive efficiency, and maintaining rigorous financial controls. The position will collaborate with finance team members and operational partners to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant AP transactions. Key responsibilities include developing best practices, identifying KPIs, and improving processes to support ongoing operational enhancements. Experience in a public company is essential. This is an exciting time to join Sila Services and play a crucial role in its finance team. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance leadership to achieve department goals and support overall business strategy. We seek a process-oriented individual who is proactive, collaborative, and results-driven, with a proven track record in financial shared services. This dynamic role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate accounting or finance setting, with a proven track record in process improvement and AP management.
• Minimum of 5 years directly managing an AP or finance team.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively across teams and functions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in AP system implementations and ERP platforms.
• Ability to understand and apply accounting principles related to AP functions and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing and managing AP automation tools
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-location organizations.
• Public company experience with knowledge of SOX compliance.
• Proven expertise in AP workflows, automation, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the AP function within Finance Shared Services, managing and supporting the AP team to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Re-engineer and optimize AP processes by leveraging automation tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial standards.
• Act as a liaison with operational and finance teams to address escalated AP issues, provide resolutions, and maintain effective communication and support.
• Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for AP processes, tracking performance and recommending improvements to support continuous operational enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards, including SOX, and establish effective controls for the AP function.
• Support monthly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries related to AP.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to align AP processes with the organization’s financial goals and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Sila Services offers a positive work environment, professional development opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees