Manager, Accounts Payable

Overview

This role manages day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will oversee AP workflows, supervise the AP team, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve escalations and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations Management

• Manage end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ensure AP transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal policies and approval frameworks.
• Monitor daily workload, prioritize tasks, and resolve operational issues.
• Review and approve payments, invoices, and adjustments within assigned authority levels.

Vendor Management & Issue Resolution

• Serve as a key point of contact for vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support accurate vendor master data maintenance in coordination with relevant teams.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, coach, and support AP team members, including Specialists and Team Leads.
• Coordinate work allocation, coverage, and performance monitoring.
• Support onboarding, training, and skills development for the AP team.
• Provide performance feedback and input into development discussions.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Review and monitor AP controls, approvals, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Identify control gaps or process risks and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Participate in AP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and workflow improvements.
• Maintain and update AP procedures, documentation, and operating guidelines.
• Support change management efforts related to process or system updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure smooth end-to-end payables processes.
• Support month-end close by coordinating AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting inputs.
• Provide operational insights and metrics to the Senior Manager as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounts payable or finance operations experience.
• Experience supervising or leading AP teams.
• Proven experience managing invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor reconciliations.
• Exposure to internal controls, SOX environments, and audit support.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Experience in a shared services or multi-entity environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, CMA).

Physical Requirements

• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.
• Remote work requires a stable internet connection and electricity.
• Monthly stipend provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary for this position is $129,600.00 - $168,300.00 (based on experience, education, and location).
• For roles residing in the US, base salary is $129,000-$168,300.00.
• Regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Paid time-off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401k retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment, including discrimination based on protected characteristics.