Accounts Payable Manager

Kforce's client, a long-standing financial services company which offers exceptional growth opportunities and development in Boston, MA is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager. This role is within Corp Finance and works a hybrid work schedule. Summary: The AP Finance Manager will lead the end-to-end AP function for the firm's Management Company. This role plays a critical leadership position in strengthening controls, enhancing operational discipline, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments across a complex global platform. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who is motivated to build structure, implement scalable processes, and elevate service levels across the organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full purchase-to-pay lifecycle for Advisor expenses and investment company billable expenses, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution
• Design and implement scalable controls over purchasing, invoice approval, coding accuracy, vendor setup, and payment authorization
• Optimize utilization of Workday Financials and AP automation tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and audit oversight
• Oversee semi-weekly vendor settlement runs and ensure adherence to established approval protocols
• Manage bank reconciliation activities related to accounts payable, including recording and reconciling cleared cash transactions not automated within the system
• Establish structured workflow management, prioritization, and performance standards to improve consistency, timeliness, and quality of execution
• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data governance, and compliance processes, including W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements
• Partner with other key departments
• Enhance service levels and strengthen partnership with internal stakeholders through clear communication and accountability
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting
• 7+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience, preferably within financial services or a complex professional services environment
• 2-3 years of experience managing direct reports
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience implementing or strengthening internal controls within an AP or purchase-to-pay function
• Experience working with ERP systems (Workday Financials preferred)
• Experience with AP automation or audit tools preferred
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels
• Strong detail orientation and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing demands, and drive accountability