Accounts Payable (AP) Manager – Manufacturing
We are currently seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable Manager opportunity with a highly successful global manufacturing company based in Boston, MA. The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee a team of 4–5 Accounts Payable Specialists supporting multiple business entities and locations. This role is responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing and approving invoices, overseeing payment runs, performing vendor account reconciliations, and ensuring timely and accurate processing. The AP Manager will also serve as the primary subject matter expert for the organization's Oracle Cloud ERP accounts payable processes, driving best practices and supporting process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of progressive accounts payable and accounting experience, including prior experience leading an AP team. Strong leadership skills, a process improvement mindset, and hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP are highly preferred.
This is a 3-month contract opportunity, paying between $60-$70/hour (depending on experience). Qualified candidates will be considered for 100% remote flexibility (must be located in EST).
Responsibilities:
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Lead the day-to-day accounts payable function, overseeing the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, 3-way matching, coding, approval workflows, payment execution, and vendor reconciliations.
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Manage domestic and international payment processes, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and virtual card payments across multiple entities, currencies, and banking relationships.
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Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud ERP, supporting system administration, workflow enhancements, troubleshooting, testing, and ongoing optimization.
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Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
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Maintain and enforce AP policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
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Oversee month-end close activities related to accounts payable, prepare reporting and key performance metrics, and support internal and external audit requests.
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Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, including 1099 reporting, VAT/GST, and withholding requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
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Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, and business stakeholders to optimize vendor relationships, payment terms, cash flow forecasting, and spend visibility.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 Accounts Payable professionals across multiple locations, providing coaching, performance management, and hiring support.
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Support ERP implementations, system integrations, and global process standardization initiatives across the organization.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
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7–10+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including prior leadership experience managing an AP team.
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Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP required.
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Experience supporting a manufacturing organization or a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment required.
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Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, 3-way matching, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
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Knowledge of domestic and international tax compliance, including 1099 reporting and VAT/GST requirements, preferred.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while driving continuous process improvements.
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Lydia at [email protected].
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