Title: AP Senior Manager

Location: 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

Reports to: Controller

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 Per Year

Position Summary

As 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.

Qualifications

Experience & 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 ERP required.
• 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)