Senior Manager of Accounts Payable

The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, contra payables, reconciliations, and related financial transactions. Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations, this position leads the Accounts Payable team, sets team priorities and performance expectations in alignment with Finance Operations goals, maintains internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across Accounts Payable processes, systems, and reporting.

The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable serves as the primary Accounts Payable resource for the Head of Finance Operations and other Finance and business partners, providing data, analysis, and recommendations that support accurate financial reporting, cash management, and operational efficiency.

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Accounts Payable function, setting team priorities and performance expectations in alignment with goals established by the Head of Finance Operations.
• Oversee all aspects of daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment processing, contra payables, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Lead, develop, coach, and support the Accounts Payable team while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely while maintaining appropriate approval workflows and internal controls.
• Track, analyze, and report on key Accounts Payable metrics and performance indicators to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and analyze Accounts Payable reports and provide meaningful insights to the Head of Finance Operations and Finance leadership.
• Oversee vendor account reconciliations and escalated vendor issues while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Manage the Accounts Payable portion of the month-end close process, including accruals, account reconciliations, and related journal entries.
• Support cash flow forecasting by providing Accounts Payable data, payment schedules, and accrual inputs to Finance and Accounting leadership.
• Execute and maintain Accounts Payable controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and established approval processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and technology enhancements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility within Accounts Payable, and implement approved changes.
• Develop and maintain standardized Accounts Payable procedures, documentation, and controls to support consistent execution across the team.
• Represent Accounts Payable on system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements, partnering with IT, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Real Estate, and other business functions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable processes, systems, policies, and controls.
• Execute Accounts Payable goals and initiatives in support of broader Finance Operations priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, provide necessary documentation and support during audits, and remediate Accounts Payable findings.
• Identify operational and financial risks within the Accounts Payable function, elevate as appropriate, and implement corrective actions and controls.
• Support Finance leadership with special projects and reporting initiatives related to Accounts Payable and financial operations.
• Perform other duties…