Accounts Payable Manager

CFS; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in Oak Brook, Illinois, to lead a seven-person AP team during a pivotal transition. The role focuses on AP operations, process improvements, and internal controls within a large-scale distribution environment.

You will drive team development, manage day-to-day AP activities, and partner with Procurement and Finance to resolve vendor issues while upholding governance standards.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable leadership experience managing a sizable team.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or large-volume operational environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable Leadership

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Internal Controls

Vendor Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AS400

Oracle

Job description

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

Required

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Manager:

• 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