Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Dallas, TX - Onsite (Mon-Thurs, remote on Fridays)

Compensation:
$90-100K base + 10% bonus

A rapidly growing, multi-location services organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead its high-volume AP operations within a centralized Shared Services environment. The company is undergoing significant expansion, supported by ongoing acquisitions and upcoming system modernization. This role plays a critical part in improving processes, developing staff, and driving efficiency across the AP lifecycle. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and is passionate about building scalable AP infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage an AP team of 3-4 direct reports

* Oversee daily AP operations including Coupa workflows, exception management, and ticketing queues

* Monitor and reduce high-volume exceptions generated through automated AI processing

* Support expense management activities, including the transition to a new third-party provider

* Ensure accuracy of GL coding, invoice lifecycle workflows, and adherence to internal controls

* Partner cross-functionally with accounting leadership and operations to streamline AP processes

* Participate in system enhancements, including an upcoming ERP transition and other automation initiatives

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

* Support training, cross-training, and development of AP team members

Qualifications and Skills

* Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment

* Experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or operational accounting within mid-market or larger organizations

* Help desk / ticketing system experience strongly preferred

* Background working in high-volume, multi-unit, or acquisition-driven environments

* Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff

* Process-focused mindset with comfort working through exceptions and system-driven workflows

* Experience with Coupa preferred (not required)

* ERP experience beneficial (Great Plains or similar)

* Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting deadlines

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.