Senior Manager of Accounts Payable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team
• Set performance goals and monitor team productivity
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Accounts Payable Operations
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoice processing, approvals, and payments
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Administration of the company’s travel and purchasing cards
• Manage the company’s relationship with Concur and the expense reporting process
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• Drive automation initiatives (e.g., invoice scanning, ERP enhancements)
• Optimize workflows and reduce manual processing
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare reports for senior leadership, as requested
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Align AP practices with broader financial strategy

Desired Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.