Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing both onshore and offshore teams, implementing financial software, and navigating high-volume, complex vendor bases. This role is not just about managing accounts payable - it's about driving transformation in our financial processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

If you're an AP expert who thrives in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, including invoice processing, PO and Non-PO, payment execution (ACH, wire, check, e-payables), and vendor master management.
• Manage a team of accounts payable staff, both onshore and offshore, providing training and guidance as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with 1099/1042 tax reporting requirements and vendor compliance processes.
• Implement and manage SOX controls within the accounts payable department.
• Act as the primary AP subject matter expert for: RPA, Oracle enhancements, and agentic AI use cases.
• Work closely with other departments to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve controls and scalability.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the management level.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive AP experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials is a must.
• Proven experience managing high invoice volume and complex vendor base, preferably in a Fortune 500 or large industrial company.
• Solid understanding of 1099/1042 tax reporting requirements and vendor compliance processes.
• Experience with SOX and management of SOX controls.
• Demonstrated success in driving finance transformation, including the implementation of RPA and AI technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred.

Our client is a recognized leader in the industrial manufacturing and services sector, with a strong national presence and a long history of supporting critical industries across the country. As the organization continues to grow and modernize its operations, they are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to help lead the next phase of development within the AP function.

This role will have a strong leadership and transformation focus. The AP Manager will be responsible for stabilizing and developing the team, strengthening processes and controls, and creating greater consistency and efficiency across the function. They will also play a key role in leveraging Oracle Cloud Financials and AI-driven automation to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce manual processes.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on AP leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and driving change. The right person will have the ability to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future of the accounts payable function within a large, complex organization.

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Growth and development opportunities
• 401k
• PTO Package