Accounts Payable Senior Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager of Accounts Payable & Travel and Expense (T&E) to lead and scale two critical finance functions from our Sugar Land office. Reporting to the VP of Finance, Shared Services, this individual will oversee end-to-end AP operations while directly leading the T&E team — responsible for auditing employee expense reports, processing out-of-pocket reimbursements, and managing corporate card (ABM card) collections and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings operational rigor, a process-improvement mindset, and strong cross-functional partnership skills.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Benefits & Responsibilities

• Own the full AP cycle — from invoice receipt and three-way matching through Coupa and OCR to payment execution and vendor reconciliation.
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage the AP team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and maintain master vendor data integrity within Coupa.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business owners to streamline purchase-to-pay workflows and enforce spend controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives — leveraging OCR-based automation and Coupa optimization —to improve payment accuracy and cycle time.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations (1099, W-9 collection) and internal controls; support audits and SOX requirements as applicable.

• Lead the T&E team responsible for auditing employee expense reports in Concur for policy compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Leverage App Zen's AI-powered audit capabilities to enhance pre- and post-audit coverage, flagging anomalies and policy exceptions at scale.
• Oversee timely processing and reimbursement of out-of-pocket employee expenses through Concur, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
• Manage the ABM corporate card program — including collections of outstanding or non-compliant charges, card administration, and cardholder communication.
• Enforce and refine the company's T&E policy; identify patterns of non-compliance and work with HR and management on resolution.
• Produce regular T&E reporting and analytics — spend trends, policy exceptions, outstanding card balances — for Finance leadership.

• Partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and AP/T&E sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Collaborate with IT/Finance Systems on enhancements across Concur, App Zen, Coupa, and OCR tooling.
• Develop and track KPIs for both AP and T&E teams; present performance and risk summaries to the VP of Finance, Shared Services.

Qualifications

• 7+ Years in AP/Finance Ops Including 3+ years managing a team
• T&E;
  Program Ownership
• Corporate card & expense auditing experience
• Hands-On with the Tech Stack
• Concur, App Zen, Coupa, and/or OCR tools Controls & Compliance
• SOX, internal audit, and 1099/tax experience
• People Leadership
• Proven ability to develop and retain talent Process Improvement
• Automation, workflow redesign, and scalability

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or AP certification a plus.
• Experience at a mid-to-large company or high-growth environment managing significant AP volume.
• Familiarity with ABM corporate card administration and collections workflows.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI or reporting tools aplus.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to…