Accounts Payable Manager: Scale & SOX Leadership (Hybrid)

Talentify; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-impact AP function in a growing organization. You will manage a team, drive end-to-end AP operations, and ensure accurate month-end close in a SOX-controlled environment.

The role focuses on implementing scalable processes, strengthening controls, and improving ERP workflows to support growth and vendor relations while delivering strong internal customer service.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years direct Accounts Payable experience in transactional processing.
• 2+ years of people management experience in AP/finance operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
• Experience in a large ERP AP environment and translating business needs into system/process improvements.
• SOX-controlled environment understanding and segregation of duties knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function, overseeing end-to-end AP operations and month-end close with focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage a team of five direct reports, providing coaching and performance development.
• Develop and enforce the Expense Report policy (T&E) and related processes.
• Ensure accurate processing of electronic and check disbursements, contractor payments, and tax payments.
• Improve AP systems, procedures, and policies to align with guidelines and best practices.
• Provide excellent internal and vendor customer service for AP inquiries.
• Oversee AP-related month-end close including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance; monitor segregation of duties.

Skills

Accounts Payable

People management

Excel proficiency

ERP (AP) experience

SOX controls

AP workflow improvement

Vendor/customer service

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-impact AP function in a growing organization. You will manage a team, drive end-to-end AP operations, and ensure accurate month-end close in a SOX-controlled environment.

The role focuses on implementing scalable processes, strengthening controls, and improving ERP workflows to support growth and vendor relations while delivering strong internal customer service.