ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

• Directs and manages all accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor maintenance, disbursements, and payment execution across multiple entities. 

• Oversees Accounts Payable Supervisors and staff; provides leadership, coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization. 

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices in accordance with company policies, approval workflows, and payment terms. 

• Establishes and enforces internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards. 

• Serves as the escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment disputes, and cross-functional inquiries. 

• Leads month-end and year-end AP close processes, including accruals, 1099 reporting, reconciliations, and reporting support. 

• Partners with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations to support cash flow planning and vendor relationships. 

• Oversees international AP operations and ensures alignment with local compliance requirements. 

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and workflow standardization. 

• Supports system implementations and integrations (ERP, T&E platforms). 

• Develops and monitors KPIs to evaluate team performance and process effectiveness. 

• Comply with the requirements of the company’s Quality Management System. 

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 

• 7+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. 

• Minimum 3–5 years of management experience, including leadership of supervisors. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls. 

• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 

• Experience managing domestic and international AP operations preferred

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend both languages, is required for this position.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Accounting degree

• Experience in 3PL business AP model

Physical Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary/seated position for an extended period.

• Regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and other office machinery.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.