Accounting Manager - A/P

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Shared Services Leader for a high-volume, complex organization in the Memphis, TN area. This role oversees a large AP function and is responsible for driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across a shared services environment.

Position Overview

This leader will oversee a team of 20+ accounting professionals (including 2 supervisors) within a shared services structure. The role requires deep experience in accounts payable operations, process transformation, and large-scale transactional accounting environments, with a strong focus on efficiency, controls, and automation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, proven leadership in high-volume AP environments, and experience driving ERP or process implementations in complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities

AP Shared Services Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of 20+ AP professionals, including supervisory staff
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all AP transactions
• Oversee complex, high-volume accounts payable operations and workflows
• Maintain strong adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and company policies
• Monitor KPIs and service levels to ensure operational excellence

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Partner with shared services leadership to design and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
• Reduce manual processes and improve end-to-end AP efficiency
• Support and/or lead ERP or system implementation and enhancement projects
• Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing, approvals, and payment cycles

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and purchasing teams to improve upstream processes
• Work closely with buyers and cross-functional leaders to resolve escalated issues
• Strengthen supplier relationships and improve vendor experience
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice and payment inquiries

Leadership & Culture

• Build and sustain a high-performance, customer-focused AP team culture
• Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention strategies
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for team members
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset across the function

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong accounting background with emphasis on Accounts Payable or shared services operations
• Experience leading large teams (15–25+ employees) in a high-volume environment
• Deep understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls
• Experience in complex AP environments (multi-entity, high transaction volume, or global operations)
• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Shared services center (SSC) experience strongly preferred
• ERP implementation or major system transformation experience
• Exposure to automation tools or AP workflow optimization initiatives
• Experience working in large-scale or enterprise-level organizations
• Strong cross-functional partnership experience (procurement, operations, finance)

Compensation

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