Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location:

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Work Setting:
Hybrid; onsite Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday

Travel:
None

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000

Bonus: 10% annual bonus eligibility

The Accounts Payable Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for stabilizing, leading, and continuously improving the Accounts Payable function in a high-volume, fast‑paced environment. This position emphasizes people leadership, internal controls, documentation, and process improvement rather than day‑to‑day invoice processing. The AP Manager will partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to strengthen controls, prevent fraud, ensure compliance, and deliver a service‑oriented AP function that supports the broader organization.

• Lead and manage daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and posting to the general ledger
• Review daily cash availability and plan weekly pay runs in partnership with Finance and Procurement
• Drive process improvements, documentation, and enforcement of AP policies and procedures
• Enforce treasury controls and fraud prevention practices; train the team on fraud awareness
• Ensure strong internal controls and effective use of AP technology, including OCR tools and ERP functionality
• Lead AP‑related month‑end and year‑end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Reconcile AP aging to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies with Finance
• Oversee 1099 processing and compliance with applicable tax regulations
• Serve as the AP subject matter expert during internal and external audits
• Analyze and report on AP metrics including DPO, AP aging, AP turns, and staffing ratios
• Partner with IT on Net Suite (Oracle‑based) system enhancements and improvements
• Foster a collaborative, service‑oriented AP team that supports the broader organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable management or accounting with direct people leadership
• Strong background in controls, disbursements, treasury processes, and vendor maintenance
• Proven experience leading change, documenting processes, and driving improvements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience operating in high‑volume AP environments (thousands of invoices monthly)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Experience with Net Suite or Oracle‑based ERP systems
• Background in distribution, supply chain, or retail‑adjacent environments
• Exposure to big‑box retailers or complex vendor structures
• Experience partnering closely with Procurement and IT

• Competitive base salary with flexibility for strong candidates
• Approximately 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• High‑impact leadership role with strong executive visibility and support
• Opportunity to lead and shape the AP function through stabilization and improvement
• Collaborative, respectful culture focused on professionalism and service
• Stable finance leadership team within a growing organization
• Recognized Great Place to Work with a people‑first culture