Accounts Payable Manager
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Shield Technology Partners - Remote
Compensation: $75,000 - $110,000 / year
Description
Shield Technology Partners is seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP processes across multiple U.S. portfolio companies. This individual will manage the full-cycle AP function, ensure accurate and timely vendor payments, and enforce strong internal controls.
In addition to managing day-to-day AP operations, this role will support the Accounting Integration Manager in migrating newly acquired entities into Shield’s AP platform and processes. The Accounts Payable Manager will serve as a cross-functional bridge, collaborating with U.S. finance leadership, portfolio company teams, the India shared services team, and acquisition integration leaders to drive efficiency, standardization, and scalability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Oversee invoice intake, approval workflows, and ledger postings.
- Manage vendor onboarding, master data, and payment cycles.
- Reconcile AP subledger to the GL and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Integration Support
- Partner with the Accounting Integration Manager to migrate newly acquired entities into Shield’s AP platform.
- Standardize AP processes, workflows, and controls across acquisitions.
- Assist with system implementations, data conversions, and training.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with portfolio company teams to ensure smooth AP operations post-acquisition.
- Act as the primary AP liaison between the U.S. finance team and India shared services.
- Partner with acquisitions and operations leaders to align payment processes with business needs.
- Audit & Compliance
- Support external and internal audits with AP documentation.
- Maintain segregation of duties and enforce approval protocols.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Partner with Finance leadership to enhance systems integration.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong knowledge of AP workflows, vendor management, and payment controls.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
- Experience with Ramp or similar AP platforms.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore teams.
- Accountability, ownership, and a continuous learning mindset.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in MSP or IT services industry.
- Exposure to acquisition-driven environments or private equity-backed organizations.
- Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERPs.
- Other tools used include Notion, FloQast, and ChatGPT.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/AP experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in AP for multi-entity organizations required.
- AR experience is valued if paired with exposure to full-cycle accounting and vendor/payment processes.
- Experience supporting acquisition integrations.