THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:
- Industry leading services and technology company with $600M in revenue.
- Privately held with a 40-year history and over 80 locations across the US with 1400 employees.
- Undergoing a large company transformation with an HQ relocation and upgrading internal systems; positioned to expand by 200%, taking their business to new heights
- Unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, earning a reputation as a reliable partner to meet the unique needs of each client.
- State-of-the-art new office space that offers a collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to make a huge impact on building new culture, upgrading systems and evolving the company into "future state."
- Values and invests in its employees, offering a safe and inclusive work environment and ongoing training programs for career advancement.
- Commitment to innovative technology and equipment, employees have access to the most advanced tools and resources in the field, providing them with unparalleled opportunities for growth and development.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department, managing a team of eight professionals responsible for full-cycle invoice processing across multiple locations.
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Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all activities while upholding company policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
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Drive operational excellence through process improvement, data analysis, and technology utilization to enhance efficiency and support key accounting cycles.
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Collaborate closely with finance and accounting leadership to strengthen communication, consistency, and accountability across departments.
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Provide hands-on leadership during critical periods such as check runs, month-end, and year-end closings to ensure smooth execution and accuracy.
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Foster a culture of trust, development, and performance by mentoring and coaching team members while holding them accountable to high standards.
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Navigate an evolving department structure with confidence and adaptability, partnering with senior team members to stabilize operations and implement best practices.
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Serve as a key contributor to the department’s continued growth, aligning team performance with broader organizational objectives.
HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED
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Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
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Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop a team while maintaining accountability and structure.
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Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables) and comfort working with ERP and web-based systems to analyze data, manage metrics, and streamline workflows.
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Demonstrated success enforcing internal controls, compliance standards, and operational discipline.
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Hands-on approach to leadership—willing to support key processes and problem-solve alongside the team without micromanaging.
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Adaptable and resilient through organizational change, with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning company-specific systems.
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High level of integrity and fiscal responsibility, including oversight of company purchasing or credit card programs.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships within accounting leadership and across the organization.
