Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an accomplished Accounts Payable Manager to lead and strengthen the accounts payable function in Dallas, Texas. This role will oversee daily payables activity while building effective procedures, reinforcing financial controls, and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings deep AP expertise, a practical leadership style, and a track record of creating scalable processes that support a growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full accounts payable operation, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and paid accurately and on schedule.
• Supervise, coach, and develop AP team members by setting clear expectations, supporting skill growth, and promoting strong performance.
• Create, document, and refine departmental policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement, then lead initiatives that increase accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Monitor aging reports, payment timing, and cash requirements to support effective disbursement planning and vendor satisfaction.
• Review complex or high-volume transactions, address exceptions, and resolve escalated issues from vendors and internal business partners.
• Maintain a strong control environment by enforcing approval limits, segregation of duties, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare AP-related reporting, reconciliations, and month-end accrual support while analyzing trends in payments and vendor activity.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and Operations teams on process alignment, vendor management, and system or automation enhancements.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including ownership of end-to-end AP processes.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with responsibility for guiding and developing AP staff.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable operations, invoice coding, check runs, ACH payments, internal controls, and core accounting practices.
• Experience designing policies, procedures, and process documentation that improve consistency and compliance.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise accounting or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, solve problems effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.