Accounts Payable Manager: Lead Team & Process Improvements

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a respected institution in the higher education sector, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to join its collaborative finance team in Boston, MA. This leadership role oversees the AP function, manages staff, and ensures accurate and timely payment processing while supporting process improvements.

Based in Boston, the role offers an opportunity to lead cross-functional collaboration with finance and administrative departments and to drive operational efficiencies in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems (Workday preferred).
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or other complex environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, employee reimbursements, and vendor management activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and vendor account reconciliations.
• Partner with departments across the organization to resolve payment issues and improve workflows.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices within the AP function.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

CFS, a respected institution in the higher education sector, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to join its collaborative finance team in Boston, MA. This leadership role oversees the AP function, manages staff, and ensures accurate and timely payment processing while supporting process improvements.

Based in Boston, the role offers an opportunity to lead cross-functional collaboration with finance and administrative departments and to drive operational efficiencies in a mission-driven