Accounts Payable Manager

Hornblowers passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If youre an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication creativity and cooperation are encouraged this may just be the opportunity for you.

Hornblower is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for our corporate operations in Orlando FL.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire accounts payable function ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments maintaining vendor relationships and enforcing internal controls. This role leads the AP team supports financial reporting and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the accounts payable department including invoice processing payment runs and vendor account maintenance.
• Supervise train and develop AP staff fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor AP aging reports and resolve outstanding issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement AP policies procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with procurement finance and other departments to streamline processes and improve workflow.
• Prepare and review AP-related reports for month-end and year-end close.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within the AP function.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of management experience or 10 years of overall professional experience.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent leadership communication and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with 3-way matching PO systems and vendor management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Great Plains SAP or Oracle.
• Experience leading AP process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Tourism industry experience.

The RESPECT Service System:

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower mission vision values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race religion religious creed color national origin ancestry citizenship sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age pregnancy or relation medical conditions childbirth breastfeeding parental status veteran and/or military status disability (physical or mental) medical condition genetic information or characteristics political affiliation domestic violence survivor status marital status or other characteristics prohibited by federal state or local law. Additionally as a federal state and local contractor Hornblower complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Required Experience:

Manager