Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Compensation: $135,000–$140,000 + Benefits

Our client, a growing organization within the renewable energy industry, is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize a high‑volume Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense function.

This leadership role will oversee the full AP lifecycle, manage a team of AP professionals, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational accounting experience, ERP systems expertise, and the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives while maintaining exceptional vendor and stakeholder relationships.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable and T&E staff
• Oversee full‑cycle AP operations including invoice processing, expense reports, and payment runs
• Manage weekly cash disbursements in partnership with Treasury
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies
• Oversee monthly AP close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Analyze AP activity, identify trends/variances, and improve reporting accuracy
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and Project Teams to resolve issues and improve workflows
• Manage vendor escalations and strengthen vendor relationships
• Support annual 1099 reporting and audit readiness
• Drive automation initiatives and process improvements within AP operations
• Collaborate with ERP support teams on system enhancements and issue resolution

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience managing AP operations in a high‑volume environment
• Oracle or JD Edwards strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project‑based industry experience highly preferred
• Experience helping scale AP operations within a growing organization