Manager - Accounts Payable

Lumos is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and evolve our accounts payable function in a fast-growing, multi-state environment. In this role, you’ll ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments while helping scale operations to support our expanding fiber network.

You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, and Field Operations to streamline processes, solve challenges, and support critical infrastructure projects. With a focus on progress over process, you’ll drive efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and build strong vendor relationships, while shaping a scalable AP function that grows alongside the business.

Company Summary

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we’ve joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos’ infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile’s national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable Operations

• Lead full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices, including construction and vendor-related spend.
• Monitor AP aging and partner with Treasury to support cash flow planning and forecasting.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Oversee the 1099 process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Procurement, Field Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to support business growth.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management to ensure team effectiveness and growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable operations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes, internal controls, and financial operations.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in an evolving environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with NetSuite and iPayables preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in accounts payable or accounting, with leadership responsibility preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction, telecom, or infrastructure-related payables preferred.
• Experience working in multi-entity or multi-state environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently operates a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.
• Primarily office-based or remote work with occasional collaboration across teams as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.