Overview

Accounts Payable Manager Southport, CT On-Site Full-Time Direct Hire $80,000 - $110,000 DOE + Benefits A growing global organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize a high-volume AP function within a collaborative and fast-paced finance environment. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to senior accounting leadership and offers the opportunity to oversee offshore operations, strengthen AP controls, and drive process improvements across the organization. Key Responsibilities Manage and mentor an offshore Accounts Payable team Oversee weekly disbursement review and payment approvals Monitor AP workflows, SLAs, KPIs, and compliance metrics Manage expense reporting processes and delinquency follow-up Maintain and improve AP controls and segregation of duties Review AP aging and provide analysis on outstanding balances Support recurring payments, confidential vendor activity, and escalations Develop and maintain SOPs and AP process documentation Assist with reporting, dashboards, and process improvement initiatives Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams Qualifications 2-5+ years of Accounts Payable supervisory or management experience Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and expense reporting Experience managing remote or outsourced teams preferred Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Associate's degree or equivalent AP experience required Preferred Experience Deltek / Vantagepoint ERP experience strongly preferred Experience with outsourced AP operations 1099 reporting and escheatment knowledge Corporate credit card management Concur, Smartsheet, and advanced Excel skills Why This Opportunity? High-impact role with strong visibility to leadership Opportunity to improve and scale AP operations Stable and growing organization with established processes Collaborative and professional culture Leadership opportunity with direct team oversight Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gende