Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the organization's AP function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. This role manages a team of AP specialists, maintains internal controls, and partners with Finance, Procurement, and other departments to support smooth cash flow operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this opportunity as an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for:   

Team Management

• Supervise, train, and develop AP staff (invoice processors, payment specialists)

• Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews

• Allocate workload and ensure adequate coverage to meet business needs

• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee end-to-end AP cycle: invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment processing

• Manage payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time

• Review and approve invoices above delegated authority thresholds

• Oversee employee expense reimbursement processing

• Manage vendor master data and resolve escalated vendor disputes

Vendor Management

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.

• Monitor vendor master data controls and ensure accurate supplier records.

• Support vendor onboarding and compliance requirements

Controls & Compliance

• Design and enforce internal controls to prevent duplicate payments, fraud, and errors

• Ensure compliance with company policy, tax regulations (e.g., 1099 reporting), and audit requirements

• Maintain segregation of duties across the AP workflow

• Support internal and external audits with documentation and process walkthroughs

• Ensure proper recording of liabilities and accruals in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare AP aging reports, accrual schedules, and cash flow forecasts related to payables

• Resolve outstanding liabilities

• Monitor KPIs (invoice processing time, days payable outstanding, exception rates)

• Analyze trends and recommend process improvements

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage AP software/ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Ariba etc.)

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and improve efficiency.

• Lead automation and efficiency initiatives (OCR invoice capture, workflow automation)

• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with IT/Finance on system upgrades or integrations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement on the policies.

• Work with General Ledger/Controller team on month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations

• Serve as point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder issues

• Work with Internal tax team(s)

Required Qualifications

You’re a fit for the role of an Accounts Payable Manager if you have the following required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory/management role

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, AP best practices, and internal controls

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Excel

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Experience with AP automation tools; usage of AI/tools is preferred

• Experience in a multi-entity or shared services environment

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What’s in it For You?

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• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
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