AP Manager

Lead accounts payable operations for a fast‑growing downtown Boston‑based professional services firm focused on scaling automation and process efficiency across multiple entities. Why We Like This Tech‑forward environment: Strong focus on automating AP processes with AI solutions like Rillian to drive efficiency and reduce manual workload. High‑volume, multi‑entity exposure: Managing AP for nearly 20 entities with a significant weekly invoice volume, offering broad operational experience. Growth and integration role: Opportunity to lead AP integrations for multiple acquisitions and influence vendor negotiations and process improvements. Requirements Deep AP Process Expertise: They need someone who truly loves accounts payable and can own the end‑to‑end AP process, including vendor setup, invoice review, and ensuring completeness for month‑end close — this is critical given the volume and complexity across nearly 20 entities. Automation & Tech Savvy: With plans to implement AI‑driven AP solutions like Rillian and integrate with Sage Intacct, the ideal candidate must have hands‑on experience driving AP automation and process improvements to reduce manual effort and scale efficiently. Integration & Vendor Relationship Management: They want someone who can lead AP integrations for multiple acquisitions, manage vendor relationships proactively, and negotiate terms to capture payment discounts — a key area for operational and cash flow impact as the business grows rapidly. Responsibilities Oversee the full accounts payable cycle: Review and approve invoices exceeding set thresholds, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to payment execution. Manage vendor relationships and onboarding: Facilitate new vendor setups and maintain ongoing vendor partnerships, negotiating payment terms and discounts to enhance cash flow management.

Drive process improvements and automation: Lead efforts to optimize AP workflows by evaluating and deploying AI‑driven tools to minimize manual tasks and boost operational efficiency. Support month‑end close processes: Reconcile vendor statements, verify invoice receipt, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure AP records are complete and close deadlines are met. Lead AP integration and training for acquisitions: Manage system integration for acquired entities, including bank account configurations and training partner teams on updated AP procedures. $95,000 - $120,000 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr