Accounts Payable Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred with a minimum of 7 years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in a Financial Shared Services environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, controls, and AP best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex AP operations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Experience partnering with IT or Finance Systems on ERP implementations, ERP workflow enhancements, automation, reporting, dashboards, or AP process improvements.
• Ability to select, guide, develop, and retain a team of employees
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Workday) and AP automation tools.
• Proven track record of managing 1099 filings and TIN matching
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function across multiple operating companies, business units, and/or geographic regions within a shared services framework.
• Oversee the daily operations of invoice receipt, PO/non-PO handling, three-way matching, exception handling, approvals, and payment runs.
• Handles unusual or difficult customer service inquiries/situations through direct personal action or refers to the appropriate individual.
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and local tax regulations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely delivery of documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve scalability
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team, including goal setting, training, and performance evaluations.
• Build and maintain a standardized AP operating model across team members, entities, regions, and workflows.
• Maintain SOPs, job aids, training refreshers, cross-training plans, quality checks, and coaching routines to reduce rework and ensure consistent execution across the AP team.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.
• Lead integration of AP function for future acquisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.