Accounts Payable Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete Accounts Payable (AP) function, which includes invoice intake and coding, approval workflows, three-way matching, vendor maintenance, and weekly payment processing.

• Guarantee timely period closures, appropriate cutoffs and accruals, precise AP-to-GL reconciliations, and adherence to vendor terms, cash flow objectives, and approval policies.

• Develop and uphold AP standard operating procedures and internal controls, encompassing segregation of duties, approval hierarchies, and documentation standards.

• Oversee vendor onboarding, vendor master data maintenance, W-9 collection, 1099 reporting, and management of tax and banking information.

• Track AP aging, payment terms, and opportunities for discounts; manage vendor relationships and resolve issues.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1–2 staff members.

• Align purchasing, receiving, and expense policies with AP processes and financial goals.

• Manage payment fraud controls, incorporating banking-change verification, positive pay, dual approval, payment limits, and monitoring for duplicate payments.

• Facilitate AP support for financial statement audits and external reviews.

• Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A on monthly closings, AP schedules, accruals, and explanations for expense and cash variances.

• Prepare and sustain a weekly 13-week cash flow forecast and validate results against actuals.

• Assist the CFO with cash and liquidity planning.

• Administer the BILL Spend & Expense corporate card and oversee the expense management program.

• Support cross-functional initiatives that involve systems implementations, process redesign, and financial transformation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable and/or accounting.

• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years leading AP processes or projects along with people leadership experience.

• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced settings, preferably supporting multiple entities, including intercompany payables and allocations.

• Practical experience with invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor management, payment processing, and reconciliations of AP sub-ledgers.

• Familiarity with ERP platforms and their integrations with reporting, procurement, expense management, and banking/payment systems.

• Capacity to troubleshoot data flow issues between AP systems, ERP, and other tools; assist in system/tool upgrades; and work collaboratively with IT and cross-functional teams.

• Experience managing credit card and expense management tools while supporting end users.

• Proven track record of contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application to expenses, accruals, and the procure-to-pay cycle.

• Ability to establish structure, processes, and controls within a dynamic environment.

• Specific experience with Syteline is advantageous.

• Experience with AP automation and/or AI in AP workflows is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.