Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co is a global law firm serving businesses involved in international trade and commerce. Its legal work spans sectors that underpin global infrastructure, including insurance, infrastructure, trade, energy, healthcare, construction, and logistics. With offices across 26 countries, the firm brings together an international team focused on practical legal advice, collaborative client service, and high-quality outcomes.

Accounts Payable Manager - Kansas City, Hybrid

Lead North American accounts payable operations for Clyde & Co, a global law firm. Strengthen financial controls, audit readiness, team performance, and scalable payment processes.

Description

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team.
  • Establish measurable objectives, complete performance reviews, and support talent development.
  • Plan staffing, training, and resources to support anticipated growth.
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Workplace Services, Business Development, and other stakeholders.
  • Direct daily Accounts Payable operations and assign responsibilities across the team.
  • Resolve complex, sensitive, and non-routine customer and vendor inquiries.
  • Ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
  • Review and approve Accounts Payable payments.
  • Oversee the check-writing application while reducing reliance on physical checks.
  • Administer the corporate credit card program and maintain compliance.
  • Manage travel and entertainment expenses in Emburse and advance related technology improvements.
  • Direct vendor onboarding, due diligence, tax documentation, and bank-account verification.
  • Protect vendor master data accuracy through controls and recurring reviews.
  • Define vendor communication standards and escalation procedures.
  • Improve cash outflows through payment scheduling, terms management, and discount capture.
  • Partner with Accounting on cash forecasts and liquidity planning.
  • Advance Accounts Payable processes through improvement initiatives, audit preparation, standardization, and scalable operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; equivalent relevant experience may substitute for a college degree.
  • Law firm accounting or finance experience is strongly preferred; professional accounting experience in another setting is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams; the ability to motivate, coach, and train staff is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively across organizational levels and build credibility.
  • Strong listening and active-comprehension skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and critical thinking.
  • Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain strong time management.
  • Self-directed and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices, expected approximately two to three times per year.

Benefits

  • Hybrid scheduling that combines remote work with time in the office.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays, including an annual wellbeing day.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
  • Short-term disability and enhanced long-term disability coverage.
  • Referral bonuses for successful colleague recommendations.
  • Mentoring, global learning programs, and career development resources.
  • Social activities, volunteering and community initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
  • Six months of fully paid parental leave for every parent, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

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