Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Onsite – North Beltway (5 days/week)

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function within a centralized Shared Services environment. This role is hands‑on and operational, with a strong focus on stabilizing, cleaning up, and optimizing existing processes.

The AP Manager will oversee end‑to‑end payables operations, strengthen internal controls, improve workflows, and develop a small team while partnering cross‑functionally across business units.

• Lead and develop two direct reports
• Establish performance expectations and monitor productivity
• Drive accountability, service levels, and process ownership
• Support training and team development

• Oversee full-cycle AP including invoice intake, 2-way/3-way matching, payment processing (ACH, wire, check), expense reimbursements, and vendor setup
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities related to AP
• Monitor aging reports and payment cycles to support working capital goals
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements

• Assess current processes and implement improvements
• Leverage ERP systems and automation tools (OCR, workflow platforms)
• Reduce manual processes and improve efficiency
• Support ERP upgrades or system enhancements
• Standardize procedures across business units

• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation of duties
• Oversee 1099 reporting and regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audits
• Serve as escalation point for vendor and internal issues
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and operations teams
• Enforce payment terms while maintaining vendor relationships

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounts payable experience2–4+ years of leadership experience
• Experience in multi‑entity or multi‑location environments
• ERP experience required (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Workday, or similar)

• Shared Services or centralized accounting experience
• SOX compliance experience
• High‑volume invoice processing environment