Accounts Payable Manager

LHH; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for a manufacturing organization in middle Tennessee. This role oversees a team of Accounting Specialists and manages day-to-day AP operations, month-end close support, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, strong accounting knowledge, and proven leadership in developing an AP team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required.
• Prior accounting and accounts payable experience within manufacturing is required.
• Experience supervising a team of accounting professionals is required.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable operations and ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Accounting Specialists.
• Oversee close processes (monthly/quarterly/year-end) and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review vendor accounts, invoices, and GL activity; resolve discrepancies.
• Provide documentation for external audits and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

LHH is hiring for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the accounts payable function for a manufacturing organization based in middle TN. This position will oversee a team of Accounting Specialists while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day AP operations, month-end close support, balance sheet reconciliations, and external audit requests.

The ideal candidate will bring prior manufacturing industry experience, strong accounting knowledge, and proven experience managing and developing an accounting or accounts payable team. This individual should be comfortable balancing hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Accounting Specialists
• Establish team priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines and service expectations are consistently met
• Review invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor account activity
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review balance sheet and accounts payable reconciliations
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to vendor accounts, payments, invoices, and general ledger activity
• Provide documentation and support for external auditors during annual and interim audits
• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and operational teams
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiencies
• Assist with accounting projects, reporting, and other financial initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Prior accounting/accounts payable experience within the manufacturing industry required
• Previous experience directly supervising a team of Accounting Specialists, AP Specialists, or similar accounting professionals required
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and engage a team
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger accounting, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience providing documentation and schedules for external audits
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP/accounting system
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a high-volume manufacturing environment