Accounts Payable Operations Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Laytonsville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Hybrid working flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Operations Manager in Laytonsville, MD. This role involves leading a high-volume AP function and modernizing processes, offering a chance to influence positive changes while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including leadership and process improvement expertise. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a flexible hybrid work model for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience in high-volume AP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4-5 AP Specialists.
• Oversee a high-volume Accounts Payable environment processing 6,500+ invoices monthly.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

KPI Development

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

JD Edwards

Spreadsheet Server

Jira

Zendesk

Job description

Accounts Payable Operations Manager

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Bonus

Location: Laytonsville, MD (Primarily in-office; hybrid flexibility of up to 2 remote days/week may be available for exceptional candidates)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented multi-location organization seeking an Accounts Payable Operations Manager to lead a high-volume AP function and help modernize processes. This is far more than a transactional Accounts Payable Operations Manager role. The Accounts Payable Operations Manager will have the opportunity to lead people, influence processes, and drive meaningful improvements across the organization.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• High-visibility leadership role with the ability to make a measurable impact.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team of 4-5 AP professionals.
• Strong organizational culture built around professionalism, customer service, and teamwork.
• Company continues to invest in technology, automation, and process improvements.
• Stable and growing organization with thousands of employees and multiple locations.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Leadership team values ideas and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to own KPIs, improve workflows, and help shape the future of Accounts Payable operations.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Potential hybrid flexibility for strong candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4-5 AP Specialists.
• Oversee a high-volume Accounts Payable environment processing 6,500+ invoices monthly.
• Manage vendor escalations, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Own AP subledger accuracy and related reporting.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve departmental performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Support AP automation and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure strong internal controls and exceptional internal customer service.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience (5 years minimum considered).
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Multi-location, shared services, or large-company experience.
• Month-end close and AP subledger/GL reconciliation experience.
• Process improvement and KPI ownership experience.
• Strong ERP experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Preferred (Bonus Points)
  • JD Edwards experience.
  • Spreadsheet Server experience.
  • ERP implementation or automation exposure.
  • Jira or Zendesk experience.
  • Procure-to-Pay experience.
  • Public company or private equity-backed environment.
  • Shared services background.

If you’re an operationally minded AP leader who enjoys building processes, developing teams, and improving efficiency, we’d love to speak with you. Opportunities like this don’t stay open long. Apply today or reach out confidentially to learn more.

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