Accounts Payable Manager

District Partners has been exclusively engaged by a high-growth, multi-unit organization to identify a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead and scale its supplier payment function. This is a highly visible role responsible for overseeing end-to-end AP operations, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This position will partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and Operations leadership, while managing a team and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a strong vendor experience across all payables activities.

Position Overview

The Manager, Accounts Payable will provide leadership and oversight of the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, payment execution, reconciliations, and month-end close support. This individual will play a key role in optimizing workflows, improving controls, and building scalable processes to support continued organizational growth.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and payment execution
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume transactions across multiple entities
• Lead supplier statement reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor and AP-related issues
• Own AP-related month-end close activities, including accruals and proper cutoff
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with audit and financial reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement and Finance to improve procure-to-pay workflows and resolve PO discrepancies
• Evaluate current processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency, scalability, and automation
• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation and records
• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team, establishing performance expectations and driving accountability
• Manage priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment

What You'll Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or related experience, including team leadership
• Experience managing end-to-end AP operations in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls
• ERP system experience (Oracle or similar preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing operational efficiencies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Hands-on experience with purchase order (PO) processes, including matching and discrepancy resolution