<p>Title: Accounts Payable Manager</p><p>Location: Tempe, AZ (Fully Onsite)</p><p>Compensation: $95,000–$130,000</p><p><br></p><p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable leader who enjoys building processes, driving change, and creating operational excellence? We're partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead a company-wide AP centralization initiative.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll help transform the AP function, standardize processes across multiple facilities, and build a scalable shared services environment from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</p><p>Lead a Major Transformation</p><ul><li>Take ownership of centralizing Accounts Payable operations across 9 manufacturing locations while implementing best practices and driving efficiency.</li></ul><p>Build & Grow Your Team</p><ul><li>Immediate opportunity to hire and develop additional AP staff as the organization expands.</li></ul><p>Executive Visibility & Impact</p><ul><li>Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Executive Leadership on process improvements, ERP optimization, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>About the Company:</p><p>This growing precision manufacturing organization serves leading companies in the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and high-tech industries. With continued expansion and a new corporate headquarters planned for the Phoenix area, the company is investing heavily in its people, processes, and technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle Accounts Payable operations across multiple locations</li><li>Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and 3-way match procedures</li><li>Drive AP centralization and shared services initiatives</li><li>Develop, mentor, and build a high-performing AP team</li><li>Partner with procurement and operations to resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Oversee vendor onboarding, W-9 management, and 1099 reporting</li><li>Support month-end close, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies</li><li>Lead ERP optimization and AP automation projects</li><li>Support audit activities and process documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for one our clients on an interim basis. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support leadership with meaningful financial insights, and help maintain strong reporting accuracy across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on background in closing processes, reconciliations, and financial oversight, along with the ability to guide teams and improve business performance through sound analysis.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.</p><p>• Oversee monthly and annual close cycles, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, internal management reports, budgets, and forecasts to support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with applicable tax regulations, internal controls, and accounting standards while helping safeguard company assets.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, identify performance trends and variances, and present practical recommendations to improve short- and long-range outcomes.</p><p>• Partner with leadership on profit planning, annual budgeting, and financial scenario analysis for operational and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Support capital spending reviews by analyzing major projects and ensuring financial information is complete before executive or board review.</p><p>• Review audit observations and control issues regularly, driving corrective actions and confirming ongoing compliance.</p><p>• Provide coaching, guidance, and clear procedures to accounting staff and other employees involved in financial processes.</p>