Accounts Payable Manager

LHH; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH, in partnership with a well-established transportation and supply chain company, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP operation across multiple entities and manage a team of 8–9 professionals.

You will drive process improvements, ensure strong controls, mentor staff, and collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations to optimize cash flow and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounts payable function across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Manage and develop a team of AP professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices, payments, vendor maintenance, and disbursements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, audit compliance, and accounting policy adherence.
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations teams to support cash flow management and vendor relationships.
• Oversee month-end and year-end AP close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements while developing key performance metrics for the department.

Skills

Accounts Payable expertise

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Process optimization

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Workday

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization? We are partnering with a well-established company in the transportation and supply chain sector seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP operation and a team of 8-9 professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of the accounts payable function across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Manage and develop a team of AP professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices, payments, vendor maintenance, and disbursements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, audit compliance, and accounting policy adherence.
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations teams to support cash flow management and vendor relationships.
• Oversee month-end and year-end AP close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements while developing key performance metrics for the department.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience
• Experience supervising teams of 8+ employees
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and AP best practices
• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation platforms
• Workday experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, growing organization with a national footprint
• Leadership role with direct team management responsibilities
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Competitive compensation package
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams