Accounts Payable Manager  

Role Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. The role requires a strong leader who can streamline operations through automation, manage projects, enhance reporting capabilities, and maintain compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline AP workflows and reduce manual processing.
• Act as the AP lead for all related projects, ensuring smooth integration of new systems or process changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage timelines, and deliver successful project outcomes. Monitor project progress and report key milestones to senior leadership.
• Review and approve all invoice coding to ensure accurate GL allocation and cost center reporting.
• Oversee reconciliation of AP sub-ledger to the general ledger, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of actuals.
• Support month-end close activities through timely validation of accruals and adjustments.
• Enhance and maintain AP reporting tools to provide actionable insights into payment cycles, aging, and vendor performance. Develop dashboards and KPIs to track AP efficiency, compliance, and cash flow management.
• Partner with the finance team to ensure AP data aligns with broader financial reporting objectives.
• Manage payment cycles and ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all AP transactions. Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial reviews. Implement and enforce best practices for segregation of duties and approval hierarchies.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable.
• 3+ years leadership/managerial role
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and automation tools.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement process improvements and automation.