Accounts Payable Manager

Eoh Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. (EOH) seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP across EOHI and its operating companies.

You will own the procure-to-pay lifecycle, manage the AP team, and partner with CFO, Treasury, and operations to optimize working capital. The role emphasizes controls, timely processing, and serveral ERP platforms, with a focus on vendor relationships, onboarding, and acquisition integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ to 10+ years in accounts payable with progression
• Experience with multi-entity environments and acquisitions preferred
• Experience with ERP and automated AP solutions (e.g., Esker, DataServ, Stampli) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead AP across EOHI and operating companies with accountability metrics
• Oversee three-way match, PO, receipts, invoices; drive exception resolution
• Own payment runs (check, ACH, wire) and cash flow coordination
• Maintain vendor master file, onboarding, W-9s, banking changes
• Govern internal controls over procure-to-pay and risk prevention
• Support month-end close and reconciliations across entities

Skills

AP management

People leadership

ERP systems

US GAAP

Excel expertise

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Epicor Prophet 21

Epicor Kinetic

Esker

Job description

Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. (EOH) is a family of 100% employee-owned companies that specialize in highly engineered solutions. EOHI provides centralized corporate services- including Accounting, HR, Marketing, Operations, and IT- supporting a growing group of operating companies.

We are hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the accounts payable function across EOHI and its operating companies during a period of continued organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who excels at building teams, driving accountability, strengthening controls, and delivering responsive service to internal stakeholders and vendors.

This role combines ownership of the procure-to-pay process with day-to-day team leadership. The Accounts Payable Manager will report to the Corporate Controller and serve as a key partner to purchasing, operations, and finance leadership.

EOHI Companies:

Hydraquip, Inc. and GCC, Inc. provide technical expertise and value-added solutions through their offering of hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, fluid conveyance, and automation products. Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. (SIT) focuses on hydraulic, mechanical and structural design to deliver custom, turn-key systems.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Accountability: Lead the AP function across EOHI, Hydraquip, GCC, and SIT with a strong focus on ownership, accuracy, and timeliness. Set clear expectations, metrics, and service standards (e.g. DPO, invoice processing cycle time, first-pass match rate, and on-time payment goals).
• People Management: Directly manage, coach, and develop the AP team, ensuring timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and issue resolution. Build cross-training and backup coverage across entities, and hold team members accountable for outcomes.
• Invoice Processing & Matching: Oversee accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, including inventory, freight, subcontractor, and expense invoices. Ensure consistent three-way match (PO, receipt, invoice) and drive prompt resolution of exceptions with purchasing, operations, and vendors.
• Payment Processing & Cash Management: Own scheduled payment runs (check, ACH, and wire), including review, approval, and release. Coordinate with the CFO and Treasury on cash flow needs, and manage payment timing and early-pay discount opportunities in line with working capital goals.
• Vendor Management: Maintain the integrity of the vendor master file, including onboarding, W-9 collection, and verification of banking changes. Reconcile vendor statements, resolve disputes, and maintain strong, professional vendor relationships.
• Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Support the monthly close across all entities by ensuring AP cutoff, accruals (including received-not-invoiced), and timely reconciliation of the AP subledger to the general ledger. Eliminate unreconciled variances and meet established close timelines.
• Governance & Controls: Maintain strong internal controls over the procure-to-pay process, including segregation of duties, approval authority, duplicate payment prevention, and fraud safeguards. Support audit requests and ensure audit readiness without over-engineering or slowing the business.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely 1099 reporting, appropriate sales and use tax treatment on vendor invoices, and compliance with unclaimed property requirements for stale-dated payments.
• Manufacturing & Distribution AP: Apply sound judgment within manufacturing and industrial distribution environments, including inventory purchasing, freight and landed costs, and job cost coding for project-based work.
• Systems & Technology Leadership: Drive effective use and optimization of ERP and AP systems. Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 and Epicor Kinetic is a strong plus. Identify and implement automation opportunities such as invoice capture, workflow approvals, and electronic payments.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency: Continuously improve AP processes to reduce cycle times, eliminate rework, and scale effectively as the organization grows. Balance strong controls with practical, business-friendly execution.
• Customer Service Excellence: Ensure the AP team delivers responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented service to internal customers and external vendors.
• Acquisitions & Integration Support: Support AP integration for new acquisitions, focusing on vendor consolidation, process alignment, system transitions, and continuity of vendor payments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, IT, HR, and shared services teams to align AP processes with broader business objectives.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance/Business.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive accounts payable experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with automated Procure to Pay Solution (Esker, DataServ, Tupalti, Stampli, Ai Agentic solution)
• Experience in manufacturing or engineered solutions environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in industrial distribution preferred.

• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations and growth through acquisitions preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required; Epicor Prophet 21 and/or Kinetic a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including three-way match, payment processing, and vendor management.
• Proven people leader with a track record of holding teams accountable and developing talent.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, operational efficiency, and systems optimization.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP as it relates to accruals, cutoff, and liability recognition.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and fraud prevention in disbursement processes.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.