Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable Manager

Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable Manager 14066 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 200, West Chester, PA, United States, 19382 Home Office Full Time Add to favorites View favorites Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Manager, Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable (P2P, Vendor Management, Process Improvement) - Spring Education Group What We Offer

• Employee referral bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Opportunity to lead and build scalable procure-to-pay operations across a national organization About the Role Spring Education Group is seeking a Manager of Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable to lead and optimize the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle across a multi-site organization.

This role is responsible for overseeing accounts payable operations, establishing purchasing policies, and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support financial accuracy. As a key partner to the Corporate Controller and cross-functional leaders, you will lead initiatives related to vendor management, purchase order processes, and system optimization. This role requires a balance of operational leadership, process design, and analytical capability within a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office and two days remote
• Key Responsibilities Procure-to-Pay Operations
• Lead and optimize the end-to-end procure-to-pay process across the organization
• Develop and enforce purchasing policies, including purchase order and preferred vendor usage
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors and reduce costs through strategic sourcing
• Oversee vendor relationships and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and execution of weekly payment runs
• Maintain vendor master data including tax documentation and payment verification processes Accounting & Financial Close Support
• Partner with the accounting team to support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Partner with the accounting team to support accurate expense classification and coding
• Support vendor statement reconciliations and invoice cutoff procedures Process Improvement & Internal Controls
• Evaluate existing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and control
• Design, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for procure-to-pay processes
• Support automation and system enhancements, including purchase order and invoice workflows
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards Compliance & Audit
• Oversee 1099 preparation and compliance requirements
• Support external audits by providing documentation and process visibility
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations and internal policies Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounts payable team members
• Establish performance expectations and drive accountability within the team
• Partner with finance leadership to improve operational performance and scalability What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or procurement operations
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing procure-to-pay processes in a multi-site environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial operations Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and AP automation tools such as AvidXchange
• Experience implementing or optimizing purchase order and invoice approval systems
• Experience in a multi-location or high-volume operational environment Key Skills & Attributes
• Strong process improvement and systems mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.