Manager, Accounts Payable

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The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounts payable function for NCCN and NCCN Foundation, ensuring invoices, expense reports, vendor records, and payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy and internal controls. This role serves as the primary resource for accounts payable operations, oversees the full-cycle AP process, and is responsible for monitoring workflow, resolving escalated issues, supporting month‑end close activities, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.

In addition to hands‑on accounts payable responsibilities, this position manages the Accounting Coordinator and provides day‑to‑day direction, training, and oversight of assigned AP activities. The Accounts Payable Manager works closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth operations, strong service levels, and consistent compliance with organizational policies and reporting requirements.

• Lead the day‑to‑day accounts payable function for NCCN and NCCN Foundation, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments
• Oversee full‑cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, coding, approvals matching, payment processing, and resolution of exceptions
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, proper approval, and appropriate general ledger coding
• Manage the Accounting Coordinator, including assigning and reviewing work, providing day‑to‑day guidance, training, and support, and helping ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Monitor AP workflow and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal control compliance
• Maintain oversight of vendor setup and vendor changes to ensure appropriate documentation, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls
• Serve as primary point of escalation for vendor issues, payment discrepancies, unresolved exceptions, and internal AP questions
• Process and/or oversee check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and other disbursements through Net Suite
• Monitor accounts payable aging and proactively investigate and resolve exceptions
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and audit support
• Reconcile monthly American Express transactions for NCCN and NCCN Foundation and ensure approvals and supporting documentation are in place
• Review, audit, and track all NCCN travel expense reports and related records for Faculty, Panel Members, and Staff, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with NCCN Travel Policy
• Compile expense information to document indirect payments to supporters to comply with the Physician Payment Sunshine Act
• Partner with internal departments to improve invoice workflow, approval timeliness, payment accuracy, and process efficiency
• Identify, recommend, and help implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and strengthened AP controls and documentation to support an efficient and well‑managed AP function
• Serve as a subject matter resource for AP policies, procedures, and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including full‑cycle AP
• Prior experience leading AP workflow, training others, or providing direct oversight of AP staff preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required;
  Net Suite experience preferred
• Experience with 1099 reporting required
• Experience in a multi‑entity environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to oversee AP processes, prioritize workflow, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities
• Ability to manage, train, and provide clear direction to support staff
• Strong…