Job Title:  Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Secaucus, NJ (Hybrid)

Salary: 125k – 150k + potential Bonus

Global luxury fashion brand seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead its AP function and support our growing international operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process across domestic and international entities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments while managing a small AP team.

• Manage and oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume domestic and international vendor invoices.
• Monitor AP aging and manage vendor payment schedules.
• Review and approve payment runs including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Oversee employee expense reporting through Concur, ensuring policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Review and approve expense reports, manage reimbursements, and address discrepancies.
• Manage AP processes within NetSuite, ensuring accurate coding, vendor setup, and system optimization.
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to improve AP workflows and automation.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with tax and documentation requirements.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders including merchandising, operations, and logistics teams.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Support international vendors and cross-border payments.
• Supervise and mentor AP staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Allocate workload and ensure adherence to deadlines and service standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desired
• 5–8+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing employee expenses through Concur.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Experience in retail, fashion, luxury goods, or consumer products industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP best practices, internal controls, and vendor management.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems proficiency.