Accounts Payable Manager

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a solutions-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to support the Head of Accounts Payable Operations for a global financial services organization based in Los Angeles, California. This long-term hybrid schedule contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with proven experience managing high-volume finance operations within the financial services industry.

The successful candidate will bring structure to complex workflows, address urgent payables matters with sound judgment, and partner closely with leadership to ensure daily operations run efficiently. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong organizational discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with accounts payable leadership to oversee daily operational priorities and help maintain consistent execution across a large-scale AP function.

• Review urgent payment and invoice-related issues, determine the appropriate path forward, and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee exception queues in Coupa, ensuring outstanding items are investigated, assigned, and cleared within expected timeframes.

• Resolve challenges related to invoice processing, approval workflows, supplier onboarding, and other system or operational disruptions affecting AP performance.

• Work closely with regional teams across multiple geographies to promote alignment, accountability, and uninterrupted payables support.

• Set up recurring operational check-ins and tracking methods to identify risks early and prevent issues from being overlooked.

• Evaluate incoming priorities, independently manage routine matters, and elevate high-impact concerns to leadership when necessary.

• Monitor key issues through completion, providing clear status updates and maintaining visibility for relevant business partners.

• Recommend practical improvements to processes, controls, and workflows to reduce delays and strengthen overall efficiency.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of accounts payable experience, including prior responsibility for leading or supervising AP operations.
• Background supporting complex organizations with international reach, ideally within financial services, private equity, or similarly fast-paced corporate settings.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, payment execution, vendor management, and exception handling.
• Experience with Coupa is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing escalations and coordinating resolutions across multiple teams and time zones.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to remain effective under pressure.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, paired with a proactive and accountable work style.
• Familiarity with payment methods and AP activities such as check runs and ACH processing is beneficial.

Compensation

$70.00-$85.00 Hourly

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