AVP, Accounts Payable

Overview

Lakeview Loan Servicing is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented AVP, Accounts Payable to lead and manage our accounts payable operations. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the entire accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with both company policies and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for optimizing processes in a high-volume environment. This hybrid position requires three days on-site at our office in either Coral Gables, FL, or Fort Lauderdale, FL. The position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 - $115,000, an annual bonus, medical benefits starting on day one, and a company-matched 401k.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team to ensure high performance and continuous professional growth.
• Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within the accounts payable department.
• Accounts Payable Operations
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Responsible for maintenance of controls around cash payments and invoice approvals
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounts payable transactions, adhering to payment schedules and contractual obligations via three separate channels (check, wire, and ACH).
• Manage high-volume payables with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability with internal departments and external vendors.
• Resolve complex issues related to vendor payments, discrepancies, or escalations.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workloads.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to optimize accounts payable workflows, including invoice matching, approval processes, and reporting.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in accounts payable management.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including tax compliance (e.g., 1099 reporting).
• Develop and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and present accounts payable metrics, reports, and analysis to senior management.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
• Collaborate with other finance teams, including accounting, treasury, and procurement, to ensure alignment and efficient workflows.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payment-related inquiries and ensure a seamless procurement-to-payment process.
• Special projects as assigned by the Controller.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly relevant experience desired.
• Strong Excel/Word skills and experience with data analysis and reporting tools. Ability to see/understand processes from a high level and suggest/implement improvements.
• Understanding of accounts payable best practices.
• Concur experience is desired.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
  

Lakeview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.