Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is hiring for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume payables operation for a publicly traded organization in Houston, Texas. This position is suited for a hands-on leader who can strengthen controls, improve performance through meaningful metrics, and guide a team in a fast-moving environment. The role also plays a key part in advancing process efficiency through automation, AI-driven improvements, and finance system enhancements.

• Direct the daily workflow of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and vendor payments are completed accurately and within required timelines.

• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and team members to build a strong, accountable, and service-oriented AP organization.

• Uphold a disciplined control framework by enforcing company policies and supporting compliance with public company requirements.

• Create, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators and operational reporting to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service improvements.

• Evaluate existing procedures, identify gaps, and implement practical process enhancements that increase scalability and reduce manual effort.

• Contribute to automation efforts, AI-related initiatives, and finance system implementations or upgrades tied to the AP function.

• Work closely with procurement, operations, and accounting partners to resolve invoice exceptions, payment concerns, and supplier-related issues.

• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve responsiveness, communication, and overall service delivery.