Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Marietta, GA (Onsite)
Must Haves:
- 10-12 years of AP experience
- Experience managing AP in a shared services and multi-site environment
- Strong leadership and process improvement experience
- ERP system knowledge (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience in a PE-backed company
- Prior experience in an environment undergoing ownership transition
Job Description:
- Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations across multiple business units
- Manage vendor payments, invoice processing, and month/year-end AP close
- Implement internal controls and ensure SOX compliance
- Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and business unit leads
- Support process automation and system improvement initiatives
- Mentor and develop AP team members
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the AP function during a major transition in a dynamic, PE-backed organization.
At The Planet Group, we deliver strategic talent solutions across industries through contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire services-matching top experts with the companies that need them most. Our specialized sales and recruitment teams are deeply experienced in Accounting, Finance, HR, Administration, and Customer Service connecting skilled professionals with roles that drive business impact. Whether you're seeking a new role or interested in advancing your career, we bring speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to every partnership.