Accounts Payable Manager - Investment Group

Role Overview:

• High-energy, results-driven role focused on optimizing Coupa post-implementation processes, improving reporting, and overseeing full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) operations.
• The role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of transactions with urgency and accuracy.
• Regular collaboration with finance leadership, procurement teams, and external vendors to improve AP functions.
• Ideal for an AP leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact role, eager to lead transformation within a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize post-implementation Coupa processes, ensuring efficient invoice processing, approval workflows, and reporting.
• Refine AP reporting capabilities, providing data-driven insights to leadership, and driving process enhancements.
• Oversee the timely, accurate processing of invoices for US and international vendors while adhering to company policies and financial controls.
• Manage invoice approvals and coding workflows, streamlining routing, and resolving AP aging issues.
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure strong internal controls to minimize financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual 1099 process across multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
• Train, develop, and motivate a high-performing AP team, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Drive process improvements and automation within AP operations, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency within Coupa and other ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Demonstrate executive presence and collaborate with senior leadership, procurement, and vendors to improve financial processes and supplier relationships.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7 years of relevant AP experience, including managing high-volume AP operations.
• 3 years of leadership experience, managing and mentoring AP teams.
• Hands-on experience with Coupa post-implementation, improving reporting and automation workflows.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with urgency.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to work with senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in driving process improvements and automation within AP functions.