Senior Accounts Payable Manager - SAP & Automation (Energy)

Crescent Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Houston-based AP function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of vendor payments and employee expenses. The role partners with Accounting, Treasury, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and executive leadership to drive excellence.

The ideal candidate will have deep AP knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record in transformation through automation and system enhancements, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable and accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience leading accounts payable teams.
• Experience overseeing high-volume, multi-entity accounts payable operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Experience utilizing OpenInvoice and OpenTicket required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable function, including supervisors, specialists, and support staff.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and service level expectations that align with company objectives.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment transactions through SAP and OpenInvoice.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Direct payment activities, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other electronic payment methods.
• Manage vendor master data governance, onboarding processes, and vendor compliance requirements.
• Partner with Treasury to optimize cash management and payment strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and business stakeholders to resolve complex invoice, payment, and vendor issues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Monitor AP aging, cash requirements, payment trends, and other key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making and operational performance.
• Lead department process improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Evaluate and implement system enhancements and technology solutions to improve accounts payable operations.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities, including harmonization of accounts payable processes and systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely delivery of requested documentation.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical vendor, system, compliance, and payment-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance service levels and operational effectiveness.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

OpenInvoice

OpenTicket

Excel

Job description

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Houston-based AP function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of vendor payments and employee expenses. The role partners with Accounting, Treasury, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and executive leadership to drive excellence.

The ideal candidate will have deep AP knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record in transformation through automation and system enhancements, with