Associa · 1 week ago
Accounts Payable Manager
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAssocia is a leading company in community management with over 11,000 team members. They are seeking a forward-thinking Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function across a multi-entity organization, focusing on automation, performance improvement, and team development.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable function across a multi-entity environment, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely processing while delivering a high level of service to internal and external clients
Develop, coach, and support AP Supervisors and senior staff, building a culture of servant leadership grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Own AP operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), including workflows, vendor setup, posting profiles, approvals, and payment processes
Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Procurement, FP&A, and branch leadership to resolve issues and improve upstream processes
Support and drive month-end close activities, including invoice cutoff, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to standardize processes, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency across entities
Define, monitor, and act on AP KPIs (cycle time, backlog, on-time payment, exception rates, automation metrics, close timeliness)
Lead automation and system enhancement initiatives, improving scalability and reducing manual effort
Serve as escalation point for complex AP issues, including entity-specific, intercompany, or high-risk items
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards (US GAAP), supporting audit and control requirements
Champion a culture where doing it right the first time is viewed as essential to both operational excellence and client satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
6+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or people-management role
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and cutoff procedures
Familiarity with Lean principles required
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP system strongly preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrated process improvement experience strongly preferred
Company
Associa
Associa provides management and consultancy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2008-06-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michelle Johnson
SVP, Chief Information & Transformation Officer
Debra Warren
Vice President of Learning and Development
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