Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth, infrastructure-focused organization headquartered in the Richmond area. This company is experiencing rapid expansion and offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees are empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead the end-to-end AP function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both executing key AP tasks and managing team performance, workflows, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AP lifecycle: invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing
• Manage daily AP operations including invoice entry, ACH/wire/check payments, and vendor portals
• Ensure strong internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and audit requirements
• Lead vendor onboarding and manage inquiries, discrepancies, and payment terms
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Treasury
• Supervise, coach, and develop AP staff while managing workloads and deadlines
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
• Track and improve KPIs such as invoice cycle time, accuracy, and on-time payments

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including team leadership
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and transaction flow to the GL
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to maintain internal controls and support audits
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central required
• Experience in construction, telecom, utilities, or project-based environments preferred