Enterprise AP Manager

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter specializing in Accounting & Finance in Tampa, FL. The role includes overseeing Accounts Payable operations, ensuring ERP system integrity, and leading a team towards strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, with a focus on process improvements across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with direct leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing a team of at least five direct reports.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and multi-currency payables.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of Accounts Payable operations.
• Oversee ERP system integrity and vendor master data accuracy.
• Provide strategic leadership and performance management for the AP team.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. Provided Pay Range

This range is provided by Bell & Associates, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$125,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Executive Recruiter - Accounting & Finance Specialization

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of Accounts Payable operations within a high-volume, multi-currency environment.
• Oversee ERP system integrity (SAP), vendor master data accuracy, tax compliance, and reporting (Power BI).
• Lead continuous process improvements, KPI development, and workflow optimization across 40+ business units.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and Operations on payables policies, internal controls, and efficiency initiatives.
• Manage AP integrations related to mergers, acquisitions, and system enhancements.
• Provide strategic leadership, training, and performance management for the AP team; set clear departmental goals and drive execution through others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with direct leadership responsibility.
• Must have experience managing a team of at least five direct reports in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Proven background working within large-scale organizations (multi‑billion‑dollar revenue) with established ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of SAP and other ERP platforms, reporting tools, and multi‑currency payables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others, influence cross‑functional teams, and achieve measurable results.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills; formal project management experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership profile with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands‑on execution.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Management

Location

Tampa, FL