Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable (AP) Manager



FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Controller

The Accounts Payable Manager leads the full-cycle AP function our client ensuring accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices payments and expense obligations across multiple states and business units. This role oversees AP operations in a high-volume service-based environment maintaining strong internal controls and partnering closely with field operations procurement and finance to support compliance efficiency and financial integrity.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team providing coaching training and ongoing performance feedback.

• Manage the full AP cycle including invoice processing coding approvals payment runs expense reimbursements corporate card administration and 1099 reporting.

• Establish track and report on AP KPIs to ensure accuracy timeliness and compliance.

• Develop and implement AP policies procedures and internal controls that support scalability and operational consistency across multi-state operations.

• Maintain vendor master data integrity including vendor onboarding W-9 management and risk assessments.

• Ensure adherence to approval workflows purchasing guidelines and spend policies.

• Collaborate with field and corporate leaders to resolve invoice discrepancies PO issues and vendor escalations.

• Partner with the Controller and FP&A teams on month-end close activities including accruals variance analysis and cash flow planning.

• Oversee annual 1099 reporting and ensure proper tax documentation.

• Serve as the AP systems owner; partner with IT and Finance to optimize ERP workflows and AP automation tools.

• Drive process improvements to streamline operations enhance accuracy and reduce manual workload.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (preferred).

• 5 years of progressive AP experience including 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Experience in a multi-state service-based or field-operations-heavy environment strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of GAAP vendor compliance 1099 requirements and internal control practices.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and AP automation tools.

• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving abilities.