Senior Manager of Accounts Payable/ Addison, TX/ Hybrid
StevenDouglas is engaged on a search for an experienced Accounts Payable leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact Accounts Payable function within a dynamic, multi-location organization.
Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations, the Senior Manager of Accounts Payable will oversee daily AP operations while driving process improvement, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing efficiency across the function. This individual will serve as a key business partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional teams, helping improve reporting, cash management, and overall operational performance.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Accounts Payable, or financial operations.
- 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong knowledge of AP operations, cash disbursements, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close.
- Proven success improving processes, workflows, and operational efficiency.
- Experience analyzing performance metrics and translating data into actionable recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise ERP or financial systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.
- Background in high-volume, multi-location, or retail Accounts Payable operations.
- Experience with AP automation, workflow optimization, or system implementations.
- Exposure to lease, rent, and other real estate-related payables.
- Experience in a SOX-controlled environment.
- CAPP or another relevant professional certification.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing talent, modernizing processes, strengthening controls, and helping shape the future of Accounts Payable operations.