Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function, overseeing end-to-end invoice processing, payment execution, expense management (including management of P-Card program), supplier onboarding, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant operations
Drive process strategy and operational efficiency, improving scalability, strengthening controls, and reducing manual effort across Accounts Payable workflows
Lead Accounts Payable automation and system enablement, supporting implementation and optimization of tools such as invoice OCR, Expense Protect and Workday enhancements
Ensure compliance, tax reporting, including appropriate withholding, issuance of required tax forms (e.g., 1099/1042), account reconciliations, and adherence to institutional policies and regulatory requirements
Manage and develop Accounts Payable staff, aligning team structure and responsibilities to support operational excellence and ongoing transformation
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and IT to support end-to-end procurement transformation and alignment with intake-to-payment
Responsible for maintaining proper security to protect confidential information & disposing of CFI in an appropriate manner

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 6-8 years of related accounts payable or related financial operations experience
Strong supervisory skills with at least 3-5 years of experience managing staff
Experience in budget management
Audit, compliance, reconciliation, and reporting skills
Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Workday or similar)
Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support operational change
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Mental health benefits
Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually
2 weeks of sick time
1 week of paid family illness time
6 weeks of paid parental leave
12 paid holidays per year
Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match
Wellbeing programs
Virtual fitness platform
Employee assistance program

Manager, Accounts Payable

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