Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable

Why This Opportunity

Join a highly respected Professional Services organization where you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented accounts payable team, partner closely with senior leadership, and help drive operational excellence within a complex, global environment. This role offers strong visibility, meaningful leadership responsibility, and the chance to contribute to a growing organization known for investing in its people and long-term success.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established global Professional Services organization with operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Recognized as a leader in its industry, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of large and sophisticated clients while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and service. The organization continues to invest in strategic growth, leadership development, and operational improvement initiatives. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values professionalism, continuous learning, and career advancement.

About the Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable Role

The Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable plays a key leadership role in overseeing day-to-day accounts payable operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional internal service. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this position leads a team of three AP professionals and partners closely with finance leadership, business stakeholders, and senior professionals throughout the organization. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, driving process improvements, and ensuring timely invoice and expense processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and contributing to a high-performing finance function. The position offers meaningful visibility and interaction with senior leaders across the organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, expense reimbursements, and payment execution.

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of three Accounts Payable professionals.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve inquiries and deliver exceptional customer service.

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Oversee vendor setup, maintenance, and related data management activities.

• Support 1099 reporting, sales and use tax processes, and reconciliation activities.

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 3+ years of supervisory accounts payable experience within a large organization.

• Prior experience within a Law Firm or Professional Services environment strongly preferred.

• Experience managing and developing accounting or accounts payable staff.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior professionals and business leaders.

• Advanced proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and reporting functions.

• Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems; familiarity with 3E, Emburse Chrome River, or similar platforms is highly desirable.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team while expanding your management experience.

• High visibility role with regular interaction with senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Join a globally recognized organization with a strong reputation and continued growth momentum.

• Exposure to complex accounting operations and process improvement initiatives.

• Hybrid work environment with a balance of collaboration and flexibility.

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement programs, profit sharing, generous time off, parental leave, and professional development resources.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with stakeholders across an organization, we'd love to hear from you. If this opportunity sounds interesting but your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We'd welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your experience.