Accounts Payable Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP operation during a period of operational transformation. You will drive process improvements, mentor the AP team, and partner with senior leadership to implement scalable controls and automation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of AP experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proven success with ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday) and OCR-based invoice processing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday or similar.
• Experience driving process improvements and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team with clear direction and performance management.
• Evaluate current AP operations and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Serve as escalation point for complex invoice, vendor, and payment issues.
• Drive adoption and optimization of AP automation technologies, including AI and OCR tools.
• Analyze workflow bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve processing times and productivity.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor KPIs and provide reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with policies and financial controls.

Skills

AP Leadership

Process Improvement

Automation & AI (OCR)

Vendor & Invoice Management

Cross-functional Communication

Analytics & Reporting

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Workday

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager

About the Opportunity for the Accounts Payable Manager:

An established organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize its Accounts Payable function during a period of operational transformation. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive process improvements, strengthen team performance, reduce escalations, and ensure efficient utilization of technology and automation tools.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to the AP team, improve workflow effectiveness, and partner with senior leadership to create scalable processes that support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Manager:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, providing clear direction, accountability, and performance management.
• Evaluate current AP operations and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex invoice, vendor, and payment issues while reducing recurring operational challenges.
• Drive adoption and optimization of AP automation technologies, including AI and OCR-based invoice processing tools.
• Analyze workflow bottlenecks, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to improve processing times and productivity.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations leadership to ensure effective cross-functional communication and alignment.
• Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Support audit requirements and maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including prior leadership experience.
• Proven success leading AP teams in complex, high-volume environments.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Experience with AP automation platforms and technology-enabled workflows is highly preferred.

Preferred Background for the Accounts Payable Manager:

• History of improving AP processes and reducing manual workload through automation.
• Experience leading teams through system implementations, upgrades, or operational transformations.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices, internal controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to quickly assess team performance, identify gaps, and implement effective solutions.

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