Accounts Payable Manager

LHH US

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

About

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a client in Southfield, MI that is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee a high-volume, multi-entity AP function. This is a leadership-focused role with primary responsibility for people management, process ownership, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:

Directly supervise two Accounts Payable Specialists , providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development to build a high-performing AP team
Establish and manage team workload distribution, prioritization, and quality standards to meet close deadlines and organizational service levels
Maintain authority to hire, discipline, and recommend termination , with accountability for staffing and performance management decisions
Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations , including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and reconciliation across 35+ properties and multiple legal entities
Ensure accurate and timely disbursements (checks, ACH, wire transfers, and electronic payments) while maintaining proper authorization controls and segregation of duties
Monitor AP aging reports, resolve vendor disputes, and ensure invoices are coded to appropriate funds, departments, entities, and grant sources
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including AP accruals, cutoff schedules, and supporting documentation
Drive adoption of electronic payments, automated approval workflows, and digital invoice capture , replacing manual legacy processes
Manage vendor onboarding, master file maintenance, and vendor relationships; negotiate payment terms as appropriate

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5-7 years of progressive accounts payable experience
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or people-management role
Experience overseeing AP operations (not transactional processing)
Experience in nonprofit finance, affordable housing, senior living, healthcare, and/or real estate strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of internal controls, multi-entity environments, and close processes

Compensation:
$75,000 - $90,000 annually
Location: Southfield, MI
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Direct Hire
If this role aligns with your background-or someone in your network-feel free to comment, message me directly, or apply to learn more.
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Tracey Callahan
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Oak Park, Illinois, United States

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