ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Supervisor: VP, Corporate Controller Status: Exempt
Lakefield Veterinary Group is a rapidly growing national network of veterinary practices and hospitals strategically located across the U.S. We provide comprehensive services that support pet health throughout all stages of life, including preventive care, emergency services, specialty care, grooming, and more. Our expansion is driven by acquisitions, where we preserve and honor the independence and local legacy of veterinarians who wish to transition their practices.

We believe that how we treat pets and clients, our team members, and our communities’ matters, and the way we consistently approach our work with both passion and compassion is by using our core set of values to guide us every day, every time. Our values are:

• Do the Right Thing. Every Lakefield Team Member is empowered to make the right decisions for the pet, the client, and the practice.
• Fun! We believe having pets is fun and caring for them should be, too. Infusing fun, camaraderie, and a sense of humor into our day-to-day is part of the Lakefield culture.
• Wow Service. Along with providing exceptional care to pets, we are committed to going above and beyond for our clients.
• Respect. Our relationships with our clients, vendors, and fellow Team Members are built on a foundation of respect.
• Learning. We never stop looking for ways to learn and grow. We welcome new ideas and perspectives and offer learning and development opportunities to Team Members in every part of our organization.

We are seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop our AP team in delivering accurate, timely, and scalable payables processing for our rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals. This role combines strong operational expertise with a passion for staff development, cross-training, and building collaborative relationships with hospital administrators and corporate departments.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the full AP function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a strong control environment. This role emphasizes staff training and cross-training, proactive communication with hospitals, and collaboration with corporate departments to handle overhead invoices (corporate, capex, and HR). The AP Manager also prepares reconciliations, reviews KPIs, and monitors AP aging to ensure operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive AP experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in a multi-location or rapidly growing organization preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP, Nexus, SAP Concur, and MS Office (Excel expertise required).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to interact effectively with hospital administrators, vendors, and corporate staff.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and process improvement.