Manager of Payment, Vendor & AP Operations

Crow Holdings Development (CHD) is a leading real estate development company specializing in multifamily, industrial, and office development across high-opportunity markets in the United States. Led by a highly experienced leadership team, CHD has developed more than 292,000 multifamily units since 1977 and 77 million square feet of industrial space since 2013 and is a subsidiary of Crow Holdings, a privately owned real estate investment and development firm with over 75 years of history, $34 billion of assets under management, and an established platform with a vision for continued success. The firm’s ongoing legacy is rooted in its founding principles: partnership, collaboration, and alignment of interests. For more information, please visit http://www.crowholdings.com. **Position Summary** Crow Holdings Development is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Payment, Vendor & AP Operations to lead the accounts payable function and drive transformation across vendor and payment processes. This role will oversee day-to-day AP operations while leading the design and implementation of a streamlined, paperless, and scalable procure-to-pay (P2P) process across the organization. This individual will play a key role in enhancing the construction draw process by improving vendor management, optimizing workflows, and increasing efficiency across the overall payable cycle. **Primary Responsibilities** Leadership & Oversight - Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing clear structure, accountability, and performance metrics - Oversee all payment operations across multifamily, industrial, and office development projects - Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, draws, and vendor payments - Partner with Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Accounting, and Systems Applications - Strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and consistency across AP and payment workflows Payment Operations, Compliance & Controls - Oversee vendor payments, Concur approvals, payment file uploads, payroll-related payables, and associated accounting entries - Ensure accurate and timely processing of local and state tax calculations, filings, and payments - Serve as the company’s subject matter expert for 1099 compliance, including vendor classification, W-9 review, year-end reporting, and issue resolution - Strengthen controls across payment approvals, vendor setup, tax documentation, and payment processing Process Transformation & System Optimization - Lead end-to-end redesign of vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payment workflows - Drive transition to a fully paperless AP environment - Identify and implement automation opportunities (OCR, workflow tools, vendor portals, and electronic payment solutions) - Implement best-in-class vendor onboarding processes, including W-9 compliance and insurance tracking - Establish clear communication protocols and expectations for vendor interactions Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Develop KPIs and dashboards, including cycle time, error rates, payment status, vendor performance, and process bottlenecks - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support scalability as the company grows - Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual processes, and increase visibility across AP operations **Desired Skills & Experience** - 10+ years of experience in Accounting / Accounts Payable / Finance Operations - Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance or similar) - Experience in real estate development, construction, or project-based industries strongly preferred - Proven experience leading process transformation, system implementations, or workflow redesign - Strong working knowledge of 1099 requirements, W-9 compliance, vendor tax classification, and year-end reporting - Experience with Concur, payment file uploads, payroll-related payables, local tax payments, and AP control processes - Experience with large ERP systems, preferably Yard…