Accounts Payable Manager

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Accounts Payable function at ADT's Boca Raton location. This role manages a team of sixteen on-site employees, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of all account payable transactions. The manager will drive department efficiency, maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of accounts payable professionals.
• Distribute workload, set performance goals, and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Conduct written performance reviews for direct reports.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for the AP team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and tax reporting including 1099s.
• Ensure all invoices and payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with ADT policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve large or complex invoices and payments.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing of financial records and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Communicate relevant information to leadership in a clear, concise, and organized fashion.
• Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with auditors and support internal/external audit requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, internal departments, and external partners.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues, discrepancies, or disputes.
• Compile, analyze, and report financial information to management.
• Prepare and review key departmental reports, including invoice aging.
• Monitor department KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the internal Information Technology department on system configuration and transaction issues to ensure smooth AP operations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and relevant accounting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) and AP automation tools.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams on system configuration and troubleshooting transaction issues.
• Excellent change-leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze processes, drive improvements, and manage multiple priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• System implementation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ employees in a high-volume, corporate environment.
• Acquisition or divestiture experience.
• Professional certifications (CAPM, APM).

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

• Sit (67-100% of workday).
• Typing, repetitive keyboard use.
• Ability to lift light weight.

Communication Skills:

• Writing, talking/hearing on the phone (Continually=67-100% of workday).

Environment Requirements:

• Our office currently follows 4 days onsite and 1-day remote schedule.

Travel:

• Occasionally, less than 25%.

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.