Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments across all operating entities. This role provides operational leadership, maintains strong internal controls, and collaborates closely with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury/Cash Management, Payroll, and Finance Systems to support working capital objectives, audit readiness, and scalable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and expense reimbursement activities.
• Manage and develop the accounts payable team, including staffing, performance management, training, and workload prioritization.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies, approval workflows, and payment terms.
• Maintain strong internal controls over invoice processing, vendor setup, payment runs, and system access in compliance with SOX and corporate policies.
• Partner with Procurement and Receiving to resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, or purchase order issues.
• Coordinate with Cash Management and Treasury to align payment timing with cash forecasts and liquidity planning.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review accounts payable-related reporting and metrics, including aging, cycle times, discount capture, and exception tracking.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and responses related to accounts payable processes and controls.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through standardization and automation.
• Maintain and update accounts payable policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistent execution and governance.
• Support mergers and acquisitions and integration activities by onboarding new vendors, entities, and systems into standardized accounts payable processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable or accounting operations, including people leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience in a multi-entity, manufacturing, or shared services environment preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and accounts payable automation tools; advanced Excel skills required.
• Prior experience in a SOX-compliant or audit-supported environment strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Ethical conduct
• People leadership and team development
• Process improvement orientation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Clear professional communication