Accounts Payable Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Accounts Payable Manager based in United States.

This role is a key leadership position within the finance operations function, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all accounts payable activities. The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution, while driving continuous improvement across workflows. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with company policies and SOX requirements. You will lead a small team and act as a key point of contact between finance, procurement, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both operational execution and strategic process optimization. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly focused on accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.

• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase requisitions, coding, approvals, and vendor payments while maintaining compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Lead vendor management activities, including onboarding, correspondence, issue resolution, and maintaining strong working relationships through the AP shared inbox.
• Supervise and develop one Accounts Payable Specialist, providing guidance, performance oversight, and support for workload prioritization.
• Manage corporate credit card and virtual card programs, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and policy adherence.
• Drive month-end close activities related to AP, ensuring all deadlines and cutoffs are met accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, IT, and internal business teams to resolve AP-related issues, system errors, and process gaps.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of AP operations, including system and workflow optimization.
• Complete annual 1099 reporting and ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or in a senior AP leadership role with full-cycle accounts payable responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of AP systems, with Coupa experience required and NetSuite ERP experience considered a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, invoice matching (PO-to-invoice), coding accuracy, and payment approval workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team in a structured and performance-driven environment.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, procurement, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• Flexible work arrangements depending on role structure
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Exposure to modern finance systems and process optimization initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement