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Harcourt Matthews · 7 hours ago

Accounts Payable Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

Harcourt Matthews is a world-leading law firm known for advising top corporate and financial institutions globally. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP operations, lead a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across systems and service delivery in a complex environment.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Mark Ostrowski

Responsibilities

Oversees end-to-end AP operations - Leads the full cycle of global cash disbursements, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and rigorous financial controls across all workflows

Leads and develops the AP team - Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching and mentoring, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture

Drives operational excellence - Enhances processes through technology, data-led decision making and industry-best practice; continuously assesses and improves controls, automation and workflow efficiency

Builds strong stakeholder relationships - Acts as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external vendors and the Firm’s third-party service centre, ensuring responsive support and a high-quality service experience

Champions accuracy, compliance and governance - Ensures pristine record-keeping, robust audit readiness, timely payments, and full adherence to Firm policies, AP standards and regulatory requirements

Qualification

AP leadershipAP expertiseWorkflow automation systemsData-driven approachAdvanced ExcelCollaborative leadership

Required

Proven AP leadership in complex environments - Demonstrable experience managing an AP function within a large, global or matrixed organisation; professional services experience advantageous

Deep technical AP expertise - Strong understanding of AP operations, financial controls, disbursement processes and workflow automation systems such as Chrome River, Concur or Coupa

Data-driven approach - Comfortable working with metrics, KPIs and system-generated insights to measure performance, identify risks and guide improvements

Advanced systems and Excel capability - Strong technology proficiency with the ability to maximise the use of financial systems and enhance reporting or automation opportunities

Collaborative, credible leadership style - Builds trust quickly, influences confidently, and consistently upholds high service standards and attention to detail