Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

We are currently seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable (AP) Manager opportunity with a highly successful global manufacturing company located in Boston, MA. The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will manage a team of 4-5 AP specialists across multiple locations/entities, process and review invoices, manage payment runs, perform vendor reconciliations, and serve as the AP subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud ERP.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of AP/accounting experience, including prior management experience.

This is a 3-month contract opportunity, paying between $60-$70/hour (depending on experience). Qualified candidates will be considered for 100% remote flexibility (must be located in EST).

• Process and review invoices, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations as needed, and serve as an escalation point for complex vendor, payment, and system issues
• Oversee the end-to-end AP cycle - invoice receipt, 3-way matching, coding, approval routing, and payment execution - including global payment processes (wires, ACH, checks, virtual cards) across multiple currencies and banking relationships
• Serve as the AP subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud ERP, including workflow configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades/testing
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities (OCR/invoice capture, workflow automation, etc.), and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with SOX/global compliance requirements
• Prepare AP metrics and reporting (aging, DPO, accruals, exception reports) for finance leadership, manage AP-related month-end close activities, and support internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements (1099s, VAT/GST, withholding) across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and FP&A on vendor terms, cash flow forecasting, and spend visibility; manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated disputes
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 AP specialists/analysts across multiple locations/entities, including performance reviews and hiring support
• Support ERP-related projects, integrations, and process standardization across global entities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 7-10+ years of progressive AP/accounting experience, including prior experience managing a team
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP required
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity, multi-currency environment required
• Strong knowledge of AP controls, 3-way matching, and month-end close processes
• Experience with global tax compliance (1099, VAT/GST) a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed, remote teams
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with high transaction volumes
• Highly motivated and proactive with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment