AP Manager

Exponent • Boston, MA

11d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Lead accounts payable operations for a fast-growing downtown Boston-based (North Station) 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed