Accounts Payable Manager POST NUMBER: 475476

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Norristown, PA area hybrid schedule

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function within a Finance Shared Services environment. This role will oversee day-to-day AP operations while driving process optimization, automation, and compliance across a complex, multi-entity organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all AP transactions

• Re-engineer and optimize AP workflows through automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

• Serve as the escalation point for AP-related issues, partnering with operational and finance teams to resolve matters effectively

• Develop, monitor, and analyze AP KPIs, recommending enhancements to support continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and SOX standards

• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and AP-related journal entries

• Partner with Finance leadership to align AP processes with broader financial goals and strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate accounting or finance environment

• At least 5 years of direct experience managing an AP or finance team

• Demonstrated success driving process improvement and operational efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience with AP automation tools , ERP systems, and system implementations

• Background supporting multi-entity, multi-location organizations

• Public company experience with working knowledge of SOX compliance

• Deep understanding of AP workflows, accounting principles, and compliance requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an AP leader who enjoys building scalable processes, leveraging automation, and partnering across the organization to deliver best-in-class shared services operations.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.