Senior Manager of Accounts Payable

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable leads the end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while continuously advancing efficiency, automation, and internal controls. This role is responsible for building and developing a high‑performing AP team, strengthening vendor partnerships, and modernizing processes to support scale and financial integrity. Serving as a key partner across Finance, Procurement, and Operations, the Senior Manager plays a critical role in month‑end close, audit readiness, and aligning AP practices with the organization’s broader financial strategy.

• 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

• 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.