ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States.

Ready to lead with precision and purpose? Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Manager and take charge of a high-impact role at the heart of our manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about process improvement, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a knack for building strong vendor relationships, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. We’re not just looking for someone to manage invoices, we want a strategic thinker who can elevate our AP function and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, including hiring, training, performance management, and development.
• Oversee daily AP operations including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, and Inventory teams to resolve discrepancies and improve invoice matching accuracy.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor and report on key AP metrics (e.g., aging reports, payment cycles, discounts captured).
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and manage payment schedules to optimize working capital.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and coding of invoices in accordance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of three-way match, PO-based invoicing, and inventory-related transactions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AP automation tools and workflow systems.
• Knowledge of lean principles or process improvement methodologies.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.