We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead a high-volume payables operation in Cincinnati, OH. This role oversees a large team, strengthens controls and compliance practices, and helps elevate the function beyond daily processing into a more strategic business partner. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the overall accounts payable operation for a large and multifaceted organization, ensuring accurate and timely execution across all major activities.
• Oversee key payables functions such as vendor setup and maintenance, expense review, card program compliance, customer support, and payment execution.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, increase automation, and improve operational efficiency across the AP team.
• Advance the department’s focus on audit readiness, policy adherence, internal controls, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with shared services partners and internal business stakeholders to support smooth invoice handling and dependable payment processing.
• Prepare the organization to manage rising transaction volumes associated with ongoing business growth and acquisition activity.
• Reinforce compliance expectations and maintain a strong control environment within a publicly traded company setting.
• Act as a confident and visible leader who can present updates, recommendations, and operational insights to senior leadership.
• Support department changes through process enhancements and contributions to ongoing work where applicable.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable leadership, including responsibility for teams and day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated background in process improvement, workflow optimization, and driving greater efficiency within finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and audit practices, including experience in SOX-regulated environments.
• Experience overseeing core AP functions such as vendor maintenance, expense auditing, payment processing, and service support.
• Ability to lead through change, manage priorities in a growing organization, and adapt effectively to shifting business needs.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to build credibility across shared services, business partners, and executive leadership.
• Solid understanding of financial governance and compliance audit expectations within a complex corporate environment.