Accounts Payable Manager / Shared Services Leader

Accounts Payable Manager | Enterprise Shared Services Operations Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 base + bonus Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Location: Woodbury Why This Opportunity Stands Out: This is a high-impact leadership role within a large, complex enterprise shared services organization supporting thousands of employees nationwide. You'll lead both invoice processing and corporate card programs while partnering with senior leadership on automation, compliance, and long-term process improvements. The position offers strong visibility, ownership of critical financial operations, and clear career progression within a supportive, people-first culture that emphasizes servant leadership and team development. Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Manager: Lead and develop a team of 7 professionals across invoice processing and corporate card administration Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and KPI attainment Manage high-volume invoice processing across multiple ERP systems, with a focus on scalability and automation Drive strategic initiatives to reduce manual processes and implement systematic, technology-enabled solutions Administer enterprise Travel & Expense and Procurement Card programs, including banking relationships, contracts, policies, and compliance Monitor program fees, rebates, and spending activity; provide budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial analytics Partner with sourcing, disbursements, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes and resolve issues Lead policy compliance and sensitive escalations with employees, managers, HR, and leadership Perform period-end financial analysis including cost center results (actual vs. budget vs. prior year), labor/expense variances, and headcount trends Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting Conduct data analysis and investigations related to card activity and risk management Provide hands-on support in a working manager capacity while coaching and mentoring the team Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Manager: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience leading accounts payable or shared services financial operations teams Proven leadership experience managing direct reports in high-volume, service-oriented environments Strong background in corporate card, T&E, or procurement card program management and compliance Experience handling policy enforcement, escalations, and risk mitigation situations Advanced Excel skills and strong financial/operational analytics capabilities Comfort working across multiple systems and complex Procure-to-Pay ecosystems Ability to prioritize effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills Willingness to operate in a hands-on leadership role with fluctuating workload demands Team & Culture: Reports directly to senior shared services leadership Oversees 7 direct reports across AP and card operations Emphasis on servant leadership, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Clear path for advancement within the shared services leadership structure #AccountsPayable #SharedServices #FinanceLeadership #AccountingJobs #HybridWork #NowHiring #LI-HYBRID EB-1007839217

Created: 2026-03-06