We are seeking a hands-on team leader to spearhead an Accounts Payable team that drives operational excellence and delivers measurable business impact. The ideal candidate will have excellent program and operations management, problem-solving and communication skills and be effective interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. The AP Manager will work directly with vendors and their management tools, processes, and mechanisms, as well as Clark Construction internal stakeholders and operations to scale our growing business and address outstanding payment and billing questions and issues. Responsibilities + Responsible for Accounts Payable operations and projects + Lead and Manage the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance, training and support + Set and execute business objectives; validate, monitor, and deliver on key success metrics, and execute on delivery roadmaps. + Partner with leaders to drive strategic initiatives for long-term success + Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and accounting principles + Execute accurate financial reporting and planning, tracking performance, and providing recommendations for corrective actions + Systemically intake, escalate, and triage vendor payables and issues and follow-through to resolution, including executive-level communication. + Recognize escalation trends and identify underlying defects and root causes. + Identify and implement best practices to streamline processes; document operating procedures for complex vendors and situations. + Leverage data from numerous databases and internal tools (using Excel or other data management systems) to perform reporting and analysis. + Communicate directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies + Solid problem solving skills and attention to detail to identify, investigate and resolve anomalies in the data + Work together with the team of accounts payable (AP) analysts in collaboration with upstream business, operations and technology teams to integrate new scalable end-to-end processes and solutions. Requirements + Bachelor in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred + Minimum of 8+ years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial position + Excellent communication/collaboration skills required; role involves building strong relationships across the organization + Must be a proactive & highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines + Works well in a high pressure environment, ensuring that work is being completed in an accurate and timely fashion. + Working experience and technical knowledge of various systems including Oracle, SAP, and Coupa + System implementation experience a plus + Advanced knowledge of Excel, Google Suite, and business intelligence software are required Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) . There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) . Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. **_Asset Solutions_** **Altura Associates (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Altura)** **Coda** **Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Edgemoor/)** **S2N Technology Group** _Building & Infrastructure_ **Atkinson Construction (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Atkinson)** **Shirley Contracting Company** **C3M Power Systems (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/C3MExternal)** **_Equal Opportunity Employer_** Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. **_Authorization to Work_** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered. **_Employment Information_** Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms. Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation? If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364 Equal Opportunity Employer: Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.