Accounts Payable Manager

CFS

Westport, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Acquisition Strategy, Automation, Corporate Policies, Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Disbursements, Documentation, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Strategy, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Mentoring, Offshoring, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operations Processes, Outsourcing, Payment Processing, People Management, Process Improvement, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Westport, CT
POSTED
1 day ago

Accounts Payable Manager


Location: Hybrid, Westport
Salary: Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential


Why This Accounts Payable Manager Position?




  • Join a rapidly growing organization that continues to expand through strategic acquisitions.




  • Opportunity to lead and develop a team of 3 Accounts Payable Specialists while partnering closely with finance leadership.




  • High-visibility role with ownership over AP operations, expense reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.




  • Chance to make a significant impact through automation projects, workflow enhancements, and process improvements.




  • Reports directly to a highly engaged leader who is invested in employee development and team success.




  • Clear long-term growth potential as the accounting and finance organization continues to expand.




  • Exposure to software implementations, cross-functional projects, and strategic finance initiatives.




  • Collaborative "work hard, play hard" culture with holiday parties, team outings, ice cream socials, and a weekly Thursday bar cart.




  • Monthly professional development and soft skills training opportunities.




  • Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match.




  • Opportunity for occasional travel (<5%).




Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager




  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3 offshore Accounts Payable Specialists.




  • Oversee the full accounts payable and expense reporting functions.




  • Monitor invoice approvals and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.




  • Manage weekly disbursements, corporate credit cards, recurring payments, and utility expenses.




  • Oversee client refund requests, non-AR cash receipt reporting, 1099 reporting, and escheatment compliance.




  • Establish and track KPIs for AP, expense reporting, and payment processes.




  • Build and maintain AP dashboards and management reporting.




  • Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.




  • Partner with leadership on software implementations, process improvements, and special projects.




Preferred Qualifications




  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable supervisory or management experience.




  • Experience overseeing outsourced or offshore accounting processes.




  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.




  • Strong knowledge of AP operations, expense reporting, vendor management, and payment processing.




  • Advanced Excel skills with experience creating reports and analyzing data.




  • Experience with Deltek ERP, Concur, and Smartsheet preferred.




  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.




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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/