Job DescriptionTitle: AP Senior Manager
Location: 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Reports to: Controller
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 Per Year
Position SummaryAs Senior Manager of Accounts Payable you will be responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end AP function to ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled processing of all disbursements. You will establish and enforce standardized processes, service levels, and communication protocols to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability across the organization. You will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring a high-quality service experience while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities- Providing End to End AP Operations leadership and Structure.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve standardized Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Optimization of the current AP platform
- Own configuration improvements.
- Work with IT on enhancements.
- Improve workflow processes and approval.
- Vendor and Internal customer Management
- Support Compliance Controller with various audit requests.
- Work with Treasury on the development and quality of cash forecasting.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities with the Director of Accounting.
- Team Development.
- Analytical Data Management
- Creating and maintaining various KPIs for the team.
- Establishing Service Delivery and SLA management measures.
- Internal Control environment
- Ensure segregation of duties.
- Monitor duplicate payments.
- Review payment exceptions.
- Oversee vendor master controls.
- Ensure compliance with delegated approval authorities.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Ensure compliance with procurement and payment policies.
QualificationsExperience & Skills- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
- Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
- 6-8 years of Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
- 4-5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERPrequired.
- Demonstrated experience owning and improving AP process.
- Experience in a multi-entity or shared services environment.
- Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, education or government organizations.
- AP and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Internal controls and compliance framework.
- Multi-entity and intercompany accounting concepts.
- Payment methods and treasury integration.
- Vendor management practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and able to prioritize workloads.
- Ability to effectively interact with various department personnel.
- Ability to work as part of a team and ability to coach, coordinate and lead staff.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required.
Compensation & Benefits- Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000 Per year
- Benefits
- Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
- Retirement plan 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life/Accident insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
