Accounts Payable Manager

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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