AP Manager

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

Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their collaborative finance team located in Boston, MA. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function, managing staff, and ensuring accurate and timely payment processing while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Highlights About This Opportunity

• Working with a mission-driven organization
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with finance and administrative departments

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager include but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 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
• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems preferred
• Prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, or other complex organizational environments is a plus

Salary Range

$77,000 - $87,000