Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, and compliance with company policies and internal controls for multi-property hospitality and vacation ownership organization. The role manages the accounts payable team, drives process improvements and automation initiatives, supports month-end close activities, and partners with operational and corporate stakeholders to ensure efficient procure-to-pay processes. The manager plays a critical role in safeguarding company assets, maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting financial reporting objectives, and promoting operational excellence across the organization.The role partners closely with Resort Operations, Procurement, Capital Projects, HOA Accounting, Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and Property Leadership to ensure timely and accurate payment processing while supporting operational efficiency and strong financial controls.  The Accounts Payable Manager also leads or supports special projects and other Accounts Payable initiatives as needed.What You Will DoManage, mentor, develop, and support direct reports within the accounts payable team.Develop, implement, and maintain best practices in the accounts payable function.Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities by developing, monitoring, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess departmental performance.Serve as the primary escalation point for complex invoice, vendor, and payment-related issues.Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, validation, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and vendor inquiries across multiple entities.Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices in accordance with company policies and established procedures.Manage payment cycles, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other approved payment methods.Monitor invoice workflow queues and approval processes to ensure timely payment and resolution of exceptions.Develop action plans to improve performance and achieve departmental objectives.Oversee compliance with delegated authority and approval requirements.Maintain confidentiality of financial information and business records.Resolve escalated payment issues, disputes, and service concerns in a timely and professional mannerEnsure adherence to vendor payment terms while optimizing cash management objectives.Prepare and/or review the reconciliation of accounts payable subledgers and related balance sheet accounts ensuring outstanding variances are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAssist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.Evaluate existing accounts payable processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, testing, and system optimization projects, as applicable.Perform other duties as assigned.