Senior AP Manager: Lead Teams, Automate & Optimize

StevenDouglas; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas in Addison, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounts Payable to lead a high-impact AP team within a multi-location organization. You will oversee end-to-end AP operations and drive process improvements, while partnering with Finance leadership.

You will mentor staff, strengthen internal controls, support cash flow forecasting, and collaborate with IT, Real Estate, and operations on system enhancements. The role reports to the Head of Finance Operations in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years in Accounting, Accounts Payable, or financial operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP operations, cash disbursements, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP/financial system.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Accounts Payable team, establishing priorities, performance expectations, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice and payment processing, contra payables, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
• Monitor and analyze AP metrics, identify trends and operational challenges, and provide actionable insights to Finance leadership.
• Manage AP month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, and Real Estate on system enhancements, implementations, and process improvements.
• Support cash flow forecasting, audit activities, risk mitigation, and broader Finance Operations initiatives.

Skills

AP operations

Process improvement

Team leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

StevenDouglas in Addison, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounts Payable to lead a high-impact AP team within a multi-location organization. You will oversee end-to-end AP operations and drive process improvements, while partnering with Finance leadership.

You will mentor staff, strengthen internal controls, support cash flow forecasting, and collaborate with IT, Real Estate, and operations on system enhancements. The role reports to the Head of Finance Operations in a hybrid environment.