Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Automation, Billing, Consulting, Data Analysis, Finance, Leadership, NetSuite, Offshoring, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Workflow Analysis
Our client, a growing multi-location organization, is seeking an Interim AP Transformation Lead to support the accounting team during a period of transition and increased workload. The consultant will work closely with leadership and IT to oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable operations, support month-end close, and help evaluate and enhance the AP function, including supporting the RFP process for a new AP solution. This role will focus on driving structure, scalability, and efficiency across AP processes while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Attributes:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience with strong AP focus
- Prior leadership experience managing AP teams
- Experience working in multi-entity or multi-location environments
- Strong experience with month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and AP operations
- Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or system implementations (RFP exposure a plus)
- Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, data analysis)
- Oversee full-cycle AP processes including invoice coding, vendor management, and AP inbox workflows
- Support month-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations
- Manage and support AP staff while providing structure and oversight
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency
- Partner with leadership and IT to evaluate AP workflows and support system selection
- Assist with vendor analysis, allocations, and process enhancements
- Support ongoing process improvement, automation, and potential offshoring initiatives
Additional Details:
Work Environment: Hybrid
Location: Dallas
Start Date: ASAP