Accounts Payable Manager Job Westport area,Connecticut USA,Finance & Banking

Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Hybrid, Westport
Salary: Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential
Why This Accounts Payable Manager Position?

Join a rapidly growing organization that continues to expand through strategic acquisitions.
Opportunity to lead and develop a team of 3 Accounts Payable Specialists while partnering closely with finance leadership.
High-visibility role with ownership over AP operations, expense reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
Chance to make a significant impact through automation projects, workflow enhancements, and process improvements.
Reports directly to a highly engaged leader who is invested in employee development and team success.
Clear long-term growth potential as the accounting and finance organization continues to expand.
Exposure to software implementations, cross-functional projects, and strategic finance initiatives.
Collaborative "work hard, play hard" culture with holiday parties, team outings, ice cream socials, and a weekly Thursday bar cart.
Monthly professional development and soft skills training opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match.
Opportunity for occasional travel (

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3 offshore Accounts Payable Specialists.
Oversee the full accounts payable and expense reporting functions.
Monitor invoice approvals and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
Manage weekly disbursements, corporate credit cards, recurring payments, and utility expenses.
Oversee client refund requests, non-AR cash receipt reporting, 1099 reporting, and escheatment compliance.
Establish and track KPIs for AP, expense reporting, and payment processes.
Build and maintain AP dashboards and management reporting.
Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
Partner with leadership on software implementations, process improvements, and special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of Accounts Payable supervisory or management experience.
Experience overseeing outsourced or offshore accounting processes.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong knowledge of AP operations, expense reporting, vendor management, and payment processing.
Advanced Excel skills with experience creating reports and analyzing data.
Experience with Deltek ERP, Concur, and Smartsheet preferred.
Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.

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