Accounts Payable Manager

Description

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance a multi-entity AP function. This role is ideal for a process-oriented leader with experience building workflows, driving process improvements, implementing technology solutions, and supporting cash planning initiatives. Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this position will oversee daily AP operations while creating a scalable, best-in-class accounts payable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, vendor payments, and month-end close activities.

• Develop, document, and implement standardized AP workflows, policies, and procedures across multiple business units.

• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort.

• Build and manage weekly payment forecasts and rolling cash disbursement plans to support cash flow and working capital objectives.

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams to improve processes and ensure timely payments.

• Lead AP automation, ERP enhancement, and system implementation projects.

• Strengthen internal controls, vendor management processes, and payment approval workflows.

• Oversee 1099 compliance, audit support, vendor master maintenance, and electronic payment initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business preferred

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership responsibilities.

• Proven experience creating workflows, implementing process improvements, and streamlining AP operations.

• Experience with cash planning, payment forecasting, and working capital management.

• Background participating in ERP implementations, AP automation projects, or system conversions.

• Strong understanding of AP controls, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems.

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