Senior Accounts Payable Manager — Lead & Optimize Payments

Turn2Partners; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn2Partners in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing AP team within a prominent professional services firm. You will manage day-to-day AP operations, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in AP, 5+ years in management, and hands-on experience with Oracle, SAP, and Coupa, plus advanced Excel and BI proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 8+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, SAP, and Coupa; system implementation experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and projects of the Accounts Payable (AP) department.
• Lead and manage the AP team, offering guidance, training, and ongoing support.
• Define and achieve business objectives, monitor key performance metrics, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic initiatives that drive long-term success.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, performance tracking, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Address vendor payment issues by escalating, prioritizing, and resolving concerns, including communication with executives.
• Analyze patterns in escalations, identify root causes, and address recurring issues.
• Optimize processes by implementing best practices and documenting procedures for complex vendor scenarios.
• Use data from various sources (e.g., Excel or other management systems) for reporting and analysis.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve discrepancies in invoices.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to investigate and resolve data anomalies.
• Collaborate with AP analysts, business units, operations, and technology teams to create scalable processes and solutions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Excel

Google Suite

BI tools

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Turn2Partners in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing AP team within a prominent professional services firm. You will manage day-to-day AP operations, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in AP, 5+ years in management, and hands-on experience with Oracle, SAP, and Coupa, plus advanced Excel and BI proficiency.