Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable, is a highly motivated and experienced individual who leads our Accounts Payable (AP) function. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational excellence across the cycle. The ideal candidate is both a strong operator and a process leader—capable of managing a team, improving systems and workflows, and maintaining a robust, audit-ready control environment. This role will partner closely with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and internal stakeholders to deliver efficient, scalable, and compliant AP operations. Ideally looking for candidates either in Chicago, Illinois or Milwaukee, WI.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Strong understanding of AP processes, P2P workflows, and accounting principles
- Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in a high-growth or transforming organization
- Track record of implementing process improvements or system enhancements
- Experience leading remote or distributed teams
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and manage performance expectations
- Foster a high-performing, service-oriented culture focused on responsiveness and accuracy
- Manage team capacity, workload prioritization, and continuous skill development
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and SLAs
- Manage payment runs and ensure compliance with approval and authorization requirements
- Monitor AP aging, identify bottlenecks, and drive resolution of outstanding items
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure timely resolution of vendor inquiries, payment issues, and disputes
- Own AP process requirements and partner with Finance Systems / IT to optimize workflows within Coupa and NetSuite
- Drive initiatives to increase electronic payments and reduce manual processes
- Support supplier portal adoption and vendor onboarding enablement
- Oversee key fraud prevention controls, including vendor validation and payment verification
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including segregation of duties and approval workflows
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits, including walkthroughs
- Identify control gaps and lead remediation efforts
- Own AP-related close activities (subledger reconciliations, aging review)
- Provide reporting and insights into AP performance and trend
- Partner with Treasury to support cash flow planning and optimize payment timing
- Standardize and document AP processes, policies, and procedures
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
- Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
- 401(k) savings plan match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
