Accounts Payable Manager

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

LHH in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function and modernize processes across the organization. You will mentor a team, implement scalable policies, and partner with Accounting, Treasury, and Operations to drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes internal controls, KPI development, and cross-functional collaboration to support growth and successful audits. Occasional in-person meetings in Chicago are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounts payable leadership experience.
• Experience managing direct reports within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, month-end close support, accruals, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a high-volume accounts payable function
• Supervise a team consisting of AP professionals, leads, and supervisors
• Ensure timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements
• Review AP aging, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
• Partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Finance, and operational stakeholders
• Develop and document scalable policies, procedures, SOPs, and process maps
• Strengthen internal controls and drive compliance across the procure-to-pay cycle
• Lead AP-related system enhancements, implementations, and reporting improvements
• Establish meaningful KPIs and performance metrics for the department
• Support audit requests and year-end reporting requirementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired operations and business units
• Build an AP function that scales effectively alongside company growth

Skills

AP leadership

Process improvement

ERP systems

Cross-functional partnership

Analytics

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

AP automation tools

Job description

Large, multi-site publicly traded consumer products organization

Chicago, IL | Primarily Remote | Occasional In-Person Meetings in Chicago

A growing and notable Chicago organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and modernize its AP function. This is more than traditional AP leadership. The ideal candidate will combine strong people leadership with a track record of process improvement, systems optimization, internal controls, and cross-functional partnership. The position reports into senior finance leadership and will play a key role in building a more scalable AP process.

This opportunity is well-suited for a leader who enjoys building better processes, improving systems, mentoring teams, and creating a more strategic AP function above and beyond maintaining day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a high-volume accounts payable function
• Supervise a team consisting of AP professionals, leads, and supervisors
• Ensure timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements
• Review AP aging, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
• Partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Finance, and operational stakeholders
• Develop and document scalable policies, procedures, SOPs, and process maps
• Strengthen internal controls and drive compliance across the procure-to-pay cycle
• Lead AP-related system enhancements, implementations, and reporting improvements
• Establish meaningful KPIs and performance metrics for the department
• Support audit requests and year-end reporting requirementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired operations and business units
• Build an AP function that scales effectively alongside company growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive accounts payable leadership experience
• Experience managing direct reports within a corporate environment
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement or transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of AP operations, month-end close support, accruals, and internal controls
• Experience working with ERP systems, implementations, upgrades, or major enhancements
• Ability to partner effectively across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Operations
• Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Highly Valued Experience

• Multi-site or high-growth organizations
• Shared services environments
• Acquisition integration support
• ERP implementation or AP automation projects
• KPI development and operational reporting enhancements

Compensation

• Base salary target: $115,000 - $130,000
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Health, dental, and vision coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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