Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Overview: Our client, a well known and large healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Accounts Payable to lead enterprise-wide AP operations while driving significant process improvement, automation, and technology modernization initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a tech-savvy, hands-on player-coach who has successfully operated within sophisticated, high-volume, highly automated AP environments and can bring those best practices, technologies, and efficiencies into an evolving organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational AP leadership with a forward-thinking approach to Oracle Cloud Fusion, AI-enabled automation, and Procure-to-Pay transformation.

Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise-wide Accounts Payable operations, including high-volume invoice processing, vendor master data, disbursements, vendor services, corporate card programs, escheatment, and 1099 reporting. Assess existing AP workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to modernize processes through automation, AI, and technology enhancements. Leverage prior experience with highly automated AP environments to introduce best practices, improve processing efficiency, and reduce manual intervention. Drive optimization of Oracle Cloud Fusion, including supplier portals, automated workflows, intelligent ticketing, and opportunities for AI-enabled processing. Oversee AP operations within a structured No PO / No Pay environment, strengthening compliance, controls, and operational consistency. Partner with Finance, Treasury, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and IT to improve Procure-to-Pay processes, working capital management, and supplier engagement. Establish operational KPIs, reporting dashboards, and performance metrics to measure productivity, processing accuracy, and automation effectiveness. Oversee payment operations across ACH, wire, card, check, and electronic payment methods while maintaining appropriate financial controls and fraud prevention measures. Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and operational guidance while driving organizational change and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications: Significant experience managing high-volume, enterprise-level Accounts Payable operations within a large, complex organization. Proven experience working in highly automated AP environments, with the ability to identify, recommend, and implement technology-driven process improvements. Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion and integrated AP/P2P processes, including workflow automation and supplier portal functionality. Practical experience leveraging AI, intelligent automation, or emerging AP technologies to improve transaction processing, reduce manual tasks, and increase operational scalability. Demonstrated success leading AP process transformation, system optimization, or automation initiatives. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage daily operations while personally driving process improvements. Strong understanding of vendor management, invoice processing, payment operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Experience collaborating with Finance, Treasury, Supply Chain, IT, and other stakeholders on enterprise-wide initiatives. xhqgsiq Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.