Are you looking for an impactful Accounts Payable Management opportunity with a well-established conservative organization, one with great stability and nice work-life balance?

Our client is a well-established and stable financial services organization seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and enhance its end-to-end AP function. This is a highly visible role responsible for ensuring operational excellence across vendor payments, compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that directly support financial integrity and organizational performance.

What are people saying about this company?

• Very welcoming, friendly environment.
• Everyone is very nice and personable. Team building and genuine friendship is valued in the company
• A true family-first driven environment

Location: New Haven, CT - Hybrid

Title: Accounts Payable Manager

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Design and implement AP-related policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements through automation and optimization of AP systems and workflows
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics to enhance performance, accuracy, and cycle times
• Review aging reports and ensure timely vendor payments
• Partner with Procurement and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve processes
• Oversee IRS reporting (1099 & 1042) and Connecticut sales tax compliance
• Manage quarterly and year-end AP accruals and reconciliations
• Support internal and external audit requests and documentation
• Serve as a key liaison to internal departments and external vendors to resolve payment-related inquiries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Approximately 5–10 years of Accounts Payable, including strong supervisory and leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity environments
• Familiarity with AP automation tools and enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP)
• Experience with federal and state tax reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus