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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER in Agawam, Massachusetts at CATALYST ACOUSTICS GROUP

NewSalary: $95000 - $105000
CATALYST ACOUSTICS GROUP
Agawam, Massachusetts, 01001, United States
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Job Description

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Agawam, MA, Dublin, OH or North Aurora, IL preferred
Reporting To: Shared Services Manager

About Catalyst Acoustics Group

Catalyst Acoustics Group (CAG) is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered acoustical solutions serving industrial, architectural, medical, commercial, and infrastructure end markets. CAG operates a portfolio of best-in-class brands supported by a shared-services model focused on operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procure-to-pay function across a multi-entity, private equity-backed platform. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of invoice processing, vendor management, payment execution, and AP reporting.

This leader operates as a player/coach, balancing hands-on execution with team leadership while driving process consistency, strong internal controls, cash management, and scalability across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a driver, highly organized, and brings a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and process discipline in a fast-paced, decentralized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Procure-to-Pay Operations
  • Oversee and actively support end-to-end AP processes, including invoice receipt, coding, three-way match, approval routing, payment execution, and posting across multiple entities.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and complete processing of invoices in accordance with company policies and approval authority.
  • Ensure accurate coding and classification of all AP vouchers to the appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centers, projects, and tax categories.
  • Drive consistency in AP practices across business units and acquired entities.
    • 2. AP Operations & Execution
  • Lead day-to-day AP activities, including exception resolution, payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain vendor master integrity and enforce strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention practices.
  • Review payment runs for accuracy and compliance before release.
    • 3. Vendor & Cash Management
  • Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated issues, and support timely payments while optimizing payment terms and discounts.
  • Partner with Treasury to provide cash disbursement forecasts and payment schedules.
    • 4. Team Leadership (Player/Coach)
  • Lead, develop, and coach AP team members across locations.
  • Act as a hands-on leader, stepping in to support workload and resolve issues directly.
  • Set clear expectations and reinforce accountability, accuracy, and responsiveness.
  • Identify talent gaps and support hiring, training, and development.
    • 5. Process Improvement & Standardization
  • Identify and drive process improvements across AP workflows.
  • Standardize processes across business units, systems, and acquired entities.
  • Partner with Finance and IT to optimize ERP functionality, automation, and reporting tools.
  • Reduce manual work and improve scalability and efficiency.
    • 6. Month-End Close & Reporting
  • Ensure timely completion of AP close activities, reconciliations, accrual support, and audit requests.
  • Provide leadership with key metrics including payment timeliness, invoice cycle time, exception rates, and AP aging.
    • 7. Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service, Treasury, and Finance.
  • Support integration of acquired businesses into standardized AP processes.
    • Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership.
  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, three-way match, AP controls, vendor management, and month-end close.
  • Experience with ERP systems and process standardization initiatives.
  • Proven ability to operate in a high-growth, PE-backed, or decentralized environment.

    • Job Location

    Agawam, Massachusetts, 01001, United States

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