Accounts Payable Manager

Energy Vault; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a hybrid role in Brentwood, TN. The position involves hands-on leadership during a critical improvement phase, supervising AP operations, and collaborating with offshore teams while leveraging strong SAP skills. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-volume environments and a track record of problem-solving and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AP experience in supervisory role preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP is required; experience with Coupa is a bonus.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve AP transaction issues and discrepancies.
• Coach offshore teams on AP processes and SOPs.
• Monitor and improve AP processes and workflow.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Details:

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Location: Hybrid in Brentwood, TN preferred | Remote considered for highly qualified candidates
Duration: Contract (potential to extend)

Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Supervisor to support our Corporate AP team during a critical period of process improvement and stabilization. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to handle daily tasks and guiding the offshore teams and vendors through proper AP processes. The ideal candidate will have SAP experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly identify and escalate errors in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:
•AP Operations & Error Resolution: Review, troubleshoot, and resolve AP transaction issues. Actively investigate discrepancies, unwind incorrect bookings, and ensure issues are communicated and escalated appropriately.
•Training & SOP Guidance: Coach and support offshore teams (primarily based in India) on AP processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure common errors are addressed, understood, and prevented moving forward.
•Process Oversight: Oversee approximately 6,000 invoices per month, with an emphasis on issue resolution over standard processing. Partner with internal teams to drive accountability and clean up backlog issues.
•Vendor & Internal Collaboration: Work closely with vendors to identify root causes of invoice errors or delays. Drive proactive communication and follow-up to streamline future processes.
•Continuous Improvement: Monitor AP processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Help build sustainable workflows to reduce recurring issues and support team stability.
•Transition & Stabilization Focus: The first 2-4 months will be more hands-on problem solving. After that, the focus will shift to refining processes, driving vendor compliance, and preventing recurring issues.

Team Structure:
•Reports into the Corporate AP leadership, working alongside a 32-person AP/AR team
•Works closely with offshore resources (India-based)
•Acts as lead on operational execution, though no formal direct reports
•Works autonomously but collaborates daily with vendors and internal stakeholders

Qualifications:
•Experience: 5+ years of AP experience, ideally in a supervisory or senior-level AP role, with proven success leading in high-volume, high-complexity environments
•Technical: Proficiency in SAP required; experience with Coupa is a bonus
•Problem-Solving: Ability to track, follow, and resolve transactions through multiple systems and stakeholders; skilled at root cause analysis
•Leadership: Previous experience training or leading offshore or distributed teams is strongly preferred
•Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable pushing back when necessary and holding others accountable
•Initiative: Ability to operate independently, escalate errors quickly, and drive tasks forward without micromanagement

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