Head of AP

Atlas Search; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 270,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Head of Accounts Payable in Greenwich, CT, to lead and scale the firm's AP function. This hands-on leadership role partners with Fund Accounting and Management Company teams and reports to a senior controller with private credit and private equity expertise.

Responsibilities include end-to-end AP operations, policy design, vendor management, and driving automation. The position is in-office five days per week, offering exposure to senior leadership and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in accounts payable and finance operations.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with fund accounting or financial services preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable operations across fund accounting.
• Build and document AP policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee expense allocation across funds and co-investment vehicles.
• Serve as primary contact for fund administrators and auditors on AP matters.
• Manage vendor relationships, W-9/W-8, 1099 reporting, and master data.
• Drive automation and system improvements to reduce manual work.
• Monitor AP KPIs and report to firm leadership.
• Lead ad hoc projects and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process improvement

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Our client, a global alternative investment firm focused on opportunistic credit and private equity, is seeking a Head of Accounts Payable to lead and build out the firm's AP function. Founded in the early 2000s and managing roughly $22 billion across approximately 200 employees, the firm has been a recognized leader in private credit for two decades. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can design scalable processes and controls while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves during peak periods. The position partners closely with both the Fund Accounting and Management Company teams and reports into a senior controller with deep private credit and private equity expertise, offering significant exposure to senior leadership across the firm. The culture is collaborative and entrepreneurial, with a strong track record of attracting exceptional talent and rewarding performance. This position is based in Greenwich, Connecticut and requires five days per week in-office.

Job Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable operations across fund accounting, including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing
• Build, document, and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee expense allocation across funds and co-investment vehicles, ensuring proper GL coding in partnership with Fund Accounting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for fund administrators and auditors on AP-related matters
• Manage vendor and portfolio company reimbursement relationships, including W-9/W-8 collection, 1099 reporting, and vendor master data integrity
• Drive automation and system improvements to reduce manual processing and improve turnaround times
• Monitor and report on AP KPIs — including invoice cycle time, on-time payment rate, and exception rates — to firm leadership
• Lead ad hoc projects, including expense policy updates, mock audits of the expense and payment systems, and other process improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable and finance operations experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity
• Experience within an alternative asset manager or financial services firm, or a public accounting background serving relevant industry clients, strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of fund structures and management company versus fund-level expense allocation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA a plus but not required
• Excellent people management skills, with a track record of developing team members and managing through periods of growth
• High attention to detail balanced with the ability to operate efficiently under tight, recurring deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with comfort interfacing with senior finance leadership, external fund administrators, and vendors

The annual total compensation range is up to $450,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.