<p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a hybrid team in <strong>Brentwood, Tennessee</strong> on an <strong>interim/contract basis</strong>. This role will provide leadership across core accounting operations, supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage the month-end and period-end close process, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Oversee revenue-related accounting, including recognition, deferrals, and related adjustments, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business teams to ensure accurate financial data and support business initiatives.</p><p>• Review and analyze financial results, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved reporting and decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting processes and internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk.</p><p>• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff, assisting with problem resolution, prioritization of work, and overall team performance.</p><p>• Support audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Assist with system utilization and optimization, including identifying ways to leverage ERP functionality to streamline accounting workflows.</p><p>• Prepare internal reporting and support ad hoc analysis as needed by leadership.</p>
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>A growing, multi-state organization is seeking a <strong>Director of Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements</strong> to lead and scale the AP function. This role oversees the <strong>full accounts payable lifecycle</strong>, including vendor administration, invoice processing, cash disbursements, internal controls, and team leadership.</p><p>This is a high-impact position supporting ongoing operational changes and an upcoming <strong>ERP transition to SAP S/4HANA</strong>. The Director will help stabilize processes, implement best practices, and build a high-performing AP organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>AP & Disbursements Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments (ACH, wire, check)</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate disbursements aligned with company policies and cash flow</li><li>Partner with finance to support cash forecasting and working capital management</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage vendor master data governance, onboarding, and controls</li><li>Oversee <strong>1099 reporting, TIN validation, and compliance</strong></li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and standardize <strong>SOPs and internal controls</strong> across AP</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors</li><li>Track and report on KPIs (cycle time, on-time payments, exception rates)</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of ~25–30 employees, including 2 direct managers</li><li>Drive accountability, training, and development</li><li>Promote a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Support an upcoming <strong>SAP S/4HANA implementation</strong></li><li>Align AP processes with future-state system requirements</li><li>Enhance reporting and visibility through existing systems</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to ensure workflow alignment</li><li>Support organizational transitions and centralization efforts</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>distribution, logistics, or multi-site environments</strong></li><li>Background in <strong>shared services or system implementations</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and optimize a critical finance function</strong></li><li>High visibility with leadership</li><li>Key role in a period of <strong>growth and systems transformation</strong></li></ul>