Accounts Payable Manager

F3 Design; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Technology Partners in Tampa is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP function, drive process improvements, and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments across multiple entities. The role combines hands-on management with strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years AP leadership, strong accounting fundamentals, NetSuite expertise, and familiarity with Ramp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years AP experience with leadership.
• Experience managing AP across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Experience with Ramp expense management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoices, approvals, and payments.
• Lead and develop AP team across multiple entities.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments.
• Maintain internal controls and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and operations on initiatives.
• Support audits with required documentation.
• Identify automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Administer NetSuite and Ramp configurations and workflows.
• Monitor AP aging and cash flow impacts.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-entity

Accounting

Excel

Internal controls

Process improvement

Audit support

NetSuite

Ramp

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Ramp

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Shield Technology Partners - Tampa

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function while driving process improvements, accuracy, and operational excellence. This role will oversee the day-to-day AP operations, mentor and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals, and ensure timely, accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments across multiple business entities.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong accounting foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and experience managing AP in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred, and familiarity with Ramp expense management and corporate card administration is highly desirable.

Candidates must be located within the greater Tampa area and available for regular in-person collaboration at our Tampa office, anticipated to be on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Finance, and operational leaders to support finance initiatives across the organization, providing AP expertise and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence.
• Support acquisitions, entity integrations, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives, helping standardize Accounts Payable processes across newly acquired portfolio companies.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management.
• Manage AP operations across multiple legal entities, ensuring consistency in processes and adherence to entity-specific requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.
• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee month-end close responsibilities related to Accounts Payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Monitor AP aging, payment schedules, cash flow considerations, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Administer and optimize Accounts Payable systems, including NetSuite and Ramp, ensuring accurate configurations and efficient workflows.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to monitor AP performance, processing efficiency, and team productivity.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Previous experience leading and developing an Accounts Payable team.
• Experience supporting a multi-entity organization strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience using Ramp expense management and corporate card platform preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisitions or rapidly growing organizations.
• Experience driving AP automation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with OCR, invoice automation, and workflow approval tools.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements and vendor compliance.
• CPA or other accounting certification is a plus.

Additional Details

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who balances operational excellence with continuous improvement. They will build efficient, scalable Accounts Payable processes, develop a high-performing team, maintain strong vendor relationships, and ensure accurate, timely financial operations across a growing multi-entity organization.