The Accounts Payable Supervisor leads a team of AP professionals responsible for supporting a high-volume, multi-brand environment. This role oversees the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment disbursements, supplier support, 1099 reporting, unclaimed property compliance, and internal controls.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can build high-performing teams, drive accountability, develop talent, and deliver operational excellence while maintaining strong financial controls and compliance standards. Expectations for AP supervisors emphasize team oversight, talent development, process ownership, measurable performance, and accountability.
This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
- Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
- Conduct performance discussions, coaching sessions, and development planning.
Promote cross-training and succession planning.
- AP Operations & Controls
- Oversee the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
- Manage payment disbursements, including ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payments.
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, segregation of duties, and company financial controls.
- Oversee annual 1099 reporting and unclaimed property processes.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.
Process Improvement
- Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational performance.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, controls, and stakeholder service.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with end-to-end AP process ownership.
- 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience managing payment disbursements, including ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payments.
- Experience with 1099 reporting, supplier tax compliance, and unclaimed property administration.
- Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment.
- Demonstrated success developing teams and driving accountability.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Oracle Cloud or SAP Cloud experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle AP invoice processing, payment processing, supplier management, workflows, and reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Leadership & Team Building.
- Accountability & Results Orientation.
- Financial Controls & Compliance.
- Process Improvement.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
DIRECT REPORTS
- 1-2 direct reports.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with end-to-end AP process ownership
- 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience managing ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payment disbursements
- Experience with 1099 reporting, supplier tax compliance, and unclaimed property administration
- Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment
- Demonstrated success developing teams and driving accountability
- Oracle Cloud or SAP Cloud experience
- Strong knowledge of Oracle AP invoice processing, payment processing, supplier management, workflows, and reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Inspire Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inspire Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Inspire Brands.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, disability insurance, and related programs are emphasized for support‑center and eligible management roles. Materials also reference options like HSAs and EAPs as part of a broad healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is highlighted for support‑center roles alongside paid leaves such as parental and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests these time‑off elements are a core part of the corporate employee value proposition.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee food discounts, on‑site amenities (e.g., gym, snacks, and similar perks), and lifestyle programs add tangible day‑to‑day value. Additional benefits like commuter options, financial wellness tools, and pet insurance further broaden the package.
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What We Do
Inspire Brands was founded in February 2018 with a vision to invigorate great brands and supercharge their long-term growth. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day.
