Our North Dallas client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to join their accounting team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and providing stability during a period of organizational change.
The ideal candidate is someone who can quickly step into an established team, provide day-to-day leadership, and keep the Accounts Payable function running smoothly while the organization works through several strategic initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoy mentoring others while driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor an Accounts Payable team of eight professionals
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department
Manage escalated vendor, invoice, and payment issues and ensure timely resolution
Monitor workflow, prioritize responsibilities, and keep the team on track to meet deadlines
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and help improve team engagement and morale
Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies
Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to support business needs
Assist with invoice processing as needed during peak periods, while remaining focused primarily on leadership and team support
Help ensure timely, accurate, and efficient execution of the full accounts payable cycle
Qualifications
Previous experience leading or managing an Accounts Payable team
Strong understanding of the full accounts payable process in a high-volume environment
Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members
Experience resolving complex AP issues and balancing multiple priorities
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly build relationships and make an immediate impact
Experience working with large ERP systems is preferred
Additional Information
Hybrid schedule
Team processes approximately 15,000 invoices per month
Some overtime may be required during peak periods
Immediate start preferred
Contract assignment with the potential to extend based on business needs
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable leader looking to make an immediate impact with a collaborative organization while leading an established AP team through an important period of transition.