Accounts Payable Manager

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
• Oversee daily AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices and vendor payments
• Manage workload distribution and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Build and maintain cross-training plans to reduce key person dependencies and ensure operational continuity
• Monitor team productivity and service levels, adjusting priorities to meet business demands.
• Own and optimize AP processes, including invoice workflows, approval hierarchies, and payment cycles
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend scalable solutions.
• Partner with Finance and IT to enhance ERP and AP systems functionality
• Establish and track KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, on-time payment rate)
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, IT, and Accounting to improve end-to-end P2P processes.
• Support testing, implementation, and adoption of new ERP functionality and AP technologies.
• Partner with the Director of Accounts Payable to execute the department's Procure-to-Pay roadmap and operational priorities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements
• Oversee 2-way and 3-way matching processes and exception handling
• Maintain strong controls around vendor setup, payment approvals, and fraud prevention
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution
• Ensure segregation of duties and approval controls are consistently followed.
• Manage escalated vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Ensure accurate vendor master data, including W-9s and payment terms
• Represent Accounts Payable in cross-functional meetings and projects.
• Build strong partnerships with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, Legal, and Finance.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues while balancing operational needs and vendor relationships.
• Promote a customer-service mindset across the AP team.
• Oversee AP-related month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Review AP aging and reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide insights and reporting to Finance leadership on AP performance and trends
• Monitor AP KPIs and identify trends requiring management attention.
• Develop dashboards and operational reporting to support departmental decision-making.
• Support cash forecasting by providing visibility into AP liabilities and payment timing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience, with at least 1+ years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Concur, Dynamics etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting/analysis
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent prioritization and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes and controls.
• Change management and process transformation mindset.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Executive presence and communication skills.
• Curious and improvement-driven mindset
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Experience in high-growth or high-volume environments
• Exposure to AP automation tools (e.g., OCR, workflow systems)
• Experience supporting audits and strengthening internal controls
• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments (if applicable)