Highlights
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for AP operations, process improvements, internal controls, and team development within a large-scale distribution environment. Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of seven AP professionals during a critical period of transition and growth.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oak Brook, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Accounts Payable Manager
Our client is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of seven AP professionals during a critical period of transition and growth. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for AP operations, process improvements, internal controls, and team development within a large-scale distribution environment.
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact AP function within a $2B organization
- Manage and mentor a team of 7 direct reports
- Direct exposure to senior finance leadership
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls
- Collaborative environment with strong operational and finance partnerships
- Competitive compensation with flexibility for top talent
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Accounts Payable professionals
- Monitor workload distribution and team coverage
- Foster engagement, accountability, and strong team performance
- Serve as the primary escalation point for AP-related issues
Accounts Payable Operations
- Oversee trade payable processes and daily AP operations
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment activity
- Partner with Procurement to resolve vendor and payment issues
- Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls
Controls & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties
- Ensure compliance with audit and governance requirements
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
Required:
- Accounts Payable leadership experience managing a sizable team
- Manufacturing, distribution, or large-volume operational environment experience
- Strong background in AP operations and process improvement
- Experience partnering with Procurement and Finance teams
- Hands-on management style with willingness to dive into day-to-day operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Preferred:
- AS400 experience
- Oracle experience
- Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations
- Previous experience improving controls and documenting processes
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
