Accounts Payable Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a large distribution organization to hire an Accounts Payable Manager who will lead a seven‑person AP team through a period of transition and growth.

This hands‑on leader will own AP operations, strengthen controls, partner with Procurement and Finance, and drive process improvements to support a 2B revenue environment with strong senior finance partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sizable AP team.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or large‑volume environments.
• Strong background in AP operations and process improvement.
• Experience partnering with Procurement and Finance teams.
• Hands‑on management style with ability to dive into day‑to‑day operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Accounts Payable professionals.
• Oversee trade payable processes and daily AP operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment activity.
• Partner with Procurement to resolve vendor and payment issues.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Skills

AP leadership

Team management

Process improvement

Internal controls

Vendor management

Tools

AS400

Oracle

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of seven AP professionals during a critical period of transition and growth. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for AP operations, process improvements, internal controls, and team development within a large-scale distribution environment.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact AP function within a $2B organization
• Manage and mentor a team of 7 direct reports
• Direct exposure to senior finance leadership
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborative environment with strong operational and finance partnerships
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for top talent

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Manager:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Accounts Payable professionals
• Monitor workload distribution and team coverage
• Foster engagement, accountability, and strong team performance
• Serve as the primary escalation point for AP-related issues

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee trade payable processes and daily AP operations
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment activity
• Partner with Procurement to resolve vendor and payment issues
• Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls

Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties
• Ensure compliance with audit and governance requirements
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Manager:

Required:

• Accounts Payable leadership experience managing a sizable team
• Manufacturing, distribution, or large-volume operational environment experience
• Strong background in AP operations and process improvement
• Experience partnering with Procurement and Finance teams
• Hands-on management style with willingness to dive into day-to-day operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

Preferred:

• AS400 experience
• Oracle experience
• Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations
• Previous experience improving controls and documenting processes

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