Accounts Payable Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team at our Westminster, CO headquarters. This is a critical part of our financial operations and will lead all aspects of the accounts payable function. The right candidate will have a strong command of daily reporting, process management, vendor communication, and will take ownership of areas impacting the company’s credit profile through timely and accurate payment management.

We are looking for someone who not only manages the current function but has the potential to grow with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor communications.
• Produce and distribute accurate daily AP management reports, ensuring full visibility into liabilities, aging, and key payment metrics.
• Monitor and manage the company's payables in a way that positively supports the company’s credit rating and strategic financial objectives.
• Own and manage the company’s corporate credit card program, including user onboarding/offboarding, policy enforcement, transaction reviews, and monthly reconciliations.
• Lead integration of accounts payable processes for newly acquired companies, ensuring consistency, compliance, and smooth onboarding.
• Serve as a key player in annual audit efforts, ensuring AP documentation, controls, and reconciliations are accurate and audit-ready.
• Leads through influence to ensure compliance and quick resolution of disputes and similar issues across the company, especially with field, procurement, and operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and proactively identify process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audits and compliance activities related to payables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments, especially Purchasing, Operations, and Treasury.
• Manage, mentor, and develop AP staff to ensure accuracy, accountability, and high performance.

Key Competencies

• Financial Acumen: You understand the downstream financial impact of payables—on cash flow, vendor relationships, and our credit rating. You make decisions with the company’s broader financial health in mind.
• Analytical Precision: You don’t just report numbers—you explain them. You can dissect a daily AP report, spot anomalies, and communicate their implications clearly.
• Ownership Mentality: You don’t wait for someone to ask. You take full responsibility for the function, own issues end-to-end, and escalate only when necessary.
• Problem Solving Mindset: You bring solutions, not just problems. When something breaks, you fix it—or improve it.
• Credibility & Trust: You are someone the Controller can rely on without micromanaging. You safeguard data integrity and understand the importance of timeliness and accuracy.
• Vendor Savvy: You understand the power of supplier relationships and manage payments with professionalism and clarity to maintain goodwill and ensure continuity.
• Leadership & Development: You set clear expectations, hold your team accountable, and invest in their growth. You build a department that others trust.
• Influence & Collaboration: You know how to lead cross-functionally. You gain alignment and drive compliance through communication, trust, and shared goals.
• Change Management: You’re comfortable in dynamic environments and play a central role in onboarding new acquisitions and implementing process improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA preferred, especially for candidates seeking a long-term leadership track within the organization.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, and reporting (experience with ERP systems required).
• Experience with credit agency reporting and the impact of AP practices on business creditworthiness is a plus.
• Prior experience managing a corporate credit card program is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits and/or managing AP functions during M&A integrations is highly desirable.
• Excellent Excel skills and comfort with daily reporting and data analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

US pay range for this role. 99000 - 130000 USD