Overview:
As Interim Accounts Payable Manager, you will lead the AP function during a transition, ensuring timely, accurate invoice processing and strong financial controls. You’ll steer a high-volume AP team, optimize workflows, and partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting to resolve issues. You’ll drive efficiency through process improvements and support ERP-related transformations. This role combines hands-on AP leadership with change-driven impact in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Oversee daily AP operations: intake, validation, matching, coding, approvals, and payment preparation Ensure accurate processing of PO and non-PO invoices following policies Monitor queues, aging, exceptions, deadlines; manage backlogs and escalations Lead AP team, manage workload and priorities, track productivity and service levels Resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies; maintain vendor relationships Ensure compliance with AP policies, controls, and segregation of duties; support month-end close Assist with accruals, reconciliations, and reporting; respond to audits Track AP metrics and provide management updates; propose workflow improvements and automation Support ERP enhancements and transformation projects as needed
Key requirements:
5+ years of progressive AP experience including supervisory/management experience Experience leading high-volume AP operations and teams Strong knowledge of end-to-end invoice processing, PO/non-PO workflows, vendor management, payments and internal controls Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills Able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, or equivalent experience strong communication leadership problem-solving end-to-end AP processing PO and non-PO workflows vendor management