Firm Overview
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with $70 billion of assets under management with a focus on the mid cap segment of the market. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special situation credit, and growth-stage healthcare. We focus on providing capital to businesses with attractive growth potential and align ourselves with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to help grow businesses of significant value. Our team of over 500 investment professionals has substantial operating, consulting, technology, and financial management experience, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to our portfolio companies. H.I.G. is based in Miami, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, and affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, and Paris in Europe as well as Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo in Latin America, Dubai in the Middle East, and Hong Kong in Asia.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accounts Payable Manager to support the management of the accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will assist in overseeing the end-to-end AP process, ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, support internal controls and compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a motivated finance professional looking to grow their leadership skills within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the AP Manager in overseeing daily operations of the accounts payable team, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor communication.
- Review and approve high-volume invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to company policies.
- Support the month-end and year-end closing process, including AP accruals and reconciliations.
- Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of all obligations, avoiding late penalties.
- Help maintain and update AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Liaise with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies and disputes.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors.
- Train and mentor AP staff, fostering professional development and team efficiency.
- Contribute to process improvement projects and implementation of new technologies or systems.
- Support compliance with tax regulations, including 1099/withholding requirements and sales/use tax considerations where applicable.
- Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts related to payables by analyzing outstanding liabilities and payment schedules to accurately project short-term and long-term cash requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, GAAP principles, and internal controls.
- Proficient with accounting systems (e.g., Workday Financials, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
- Concur expense preferred.
Skills
- A true team player with the ability to navigate a dynamic, complex organizational landscape.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Effective leader and mentor, capable of managing and developing team.
- A proactive self-starter with a strong track record of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adaptable and proactive in a constantly evolving environment.
