Accounts Payable Manager

Position Summary

Lead and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) function by delivering best-in-class service while optimizing departmental processes, controls, and systems. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and accuracy, and reduce transactional processing costs through data-driven, metrics-based performance management. Oversee system and process integration efforts within a shared services or centralized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Accounts Payable team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure both qualitative and quantitative performance expectations are consistently achieved.
• Serve as the primary owner of AP business processes, ensuring standardization, scalability, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify, quantify, and resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies and issues to ensure accurate and timely month-end close.
• Support the development of the department’s annual budget and perform monthly budget-to-actual reviews in partnership with Senior Finance/Accounting leadership.
• Act as the Accounts Payable subject matter expert (SME), leading and participating in cross-functional projects, including:
  • Process improvement and automation initiatives
  • System enhancements and integrations
  • Subsidiary onboarding and centralization efforts
  • Regulatory and compliance implementations
• Lead and support SOX compliance activities, including control design, documentation, testing, and remediation efforts related to Accounts Payable processes.
• Oversee the corporate card program, ensuring proper governance, compliance with company policies, timely reconciliations, and accurate expense reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall process efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting and 5 years of experience, OR High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of experience in an Accounts Payable environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable environment, including supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• 3 years of management experience.