Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.  

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and mentor our Accounts Payable team. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of AP processes, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a publicly traded environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical expertise, people leadership, and process improvement skills to be successful in the role.

Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals to ensure high performance and accuracy.Oversee daily AP operations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of over 10,000 manual invoices and more than 300,000 total invoices annually.Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, SOX requirements, and all relevant regulatory guidelines.Own the escheatment process, ensuring timely handling and compliance with unclaimed property laws.Partner with Procurement and other departments to streamline processes, especially as the company focuses on growing the use of purchase orders.Lead the annual 1099 filing process, including data compilation, preparation and distribution of forms to applicable suppliers, and filing with the IRS and individual states not using the federal filing system (eight states in 2024).Lead the corporate PCard program which includes over 5,000 cards and over 50,000 expense reports annually.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, in a large multi-state organization.Proven leadership skills with experience leading and developing teams.Solid understanding of AP software and ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP).Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people. 

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date : 2025-07-16