AP Manager Consultant

Aston Carter; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop the AP team in a hybrid Minneapolis office. The role focuses on coaching, performance management, and meeting service level expectations while overseeing AP operations and KPI tracking.

You will drive process improvements, partner with Finance and Procurement, manage month-end close, and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has experience leading AP teams and optimizing workflows in a global, multi-site

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading an AP team.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes, reporting, accounting, and invoice processing.
• Ability to manage performance and drive technological advancements.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage the Accounts Payable team, providing coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Oversee AP operations by monitoring KPIs such as invoice processing volume, payment cycle times, and vendor satisfaction metrics.
• Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and support scalable growth.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and business leaders to resolve issues and improve workflows.
• Manage month-end and year-end AP close activities in compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Evaluate team capacity, workflow distribution, and organizational structure to optimize productivity.
• Provide interim leadership during periods of transition, ensuring measurable performance improvements.

Kenntnisse

AP team leadership

Accounts payable processes

Performance management

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop the Accounts Payable team. This role involves providing coaching and performance management while ensuring service level expectations are consistently met. The AP Manager will oversee AP operations, monitor key performance indicators, drive process improvements, and partner with various departments to enhance workflows and payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Accounts Payable team, providing coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Oversee AP operations by monitoring KPIs such as invoice processing volume, payment cycle times, and vendor satisfaction metrics.
• Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and support scalable growth.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and business leaders to resolve issues and improve workflows.
• Manage month-end and year-end AP close activities in compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Evaluate team capacity, workflow distribution, and organizational structure to optimize productivity.
• Provide interim leadership during periods of transition, ensuring measurable performance improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experience leading an AP team
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes, reporting, accounting, and invoice processing
• Ability to manage performance and drive technological advancements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technological mindset with adaptability to change
• Experience in a global organization with sites across the US and Europe

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office (Tuesday to Thursday) and two days from home. The modern and rustic office is located in Northeast Minneapolis and accommodates a growing team. The team consists of approximately eight AP specialists and a lead, with a focus on automation and technology. The office serves as the corporate headquarters, housing Corporate Accounting, Finance, and Payroll departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.