Accounts Payable Manager
RockForce
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Whites Creek, TN
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Manage the full AP lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing.
- Ensure accurate vendor setup and maintenance, including W9 compliance and payment terms.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Corporate Card & Expense Management
- Oversee corporate credit card expense processing and reconciliation.
- Manage employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with RockForce policies and proper documentation.
- Partner with employees and managers to ensure expenses are approved, coded correctly, and processed on schedule, consistent with RockForce's established expense reporting processes.
- MonthEnd Close & Accruals
- Support monthend close by preparing and reviewing APrelated accruals and reconciliations.
- Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period, particularly for projectbased and live event activity.
- Collaborate with Accounting leadership to improve close accuracy and timeliness.
- Cash Management
- Monitor and manage cash outflows related to vendor payments, credit cards, and reimbursements.
- Assist in shortterm cash forecasting related to AP activity and payment timing.
- Recommend payment scheduling strategies that balance vendor relationships and cash flow priorities.
- Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to streamline AP, expense, and reimbursement workflows.
- Ensure internal controls and documentation standards are followed.
- Support audits and adhoc reporting requests related to accounts payable and expenses.
Commitments
The position is based in Whites Creek, TN and requires a majority in-office presence to support collaboration and operational workflows.
This role is primarily inoffice at RockForce's Whites Creek, TN location.
Regular interaction with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams.
Periodic extended hours may be required during monthend close.
Location: 3 days in-office (Whites Creek, TN)
WHY ROCK F ORCE
Work in a collaborative, operationally focused finance team.
Opportunity to shape and improve AP and expense processes as the company scales.
This commitment makes Rock F orce an employer of choice in the live event industry.
For this reason, Rock F orce will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law.
As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Rock F orce also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations.
Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek.
Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.
We will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
Rock F orce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.
Rock F orce may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including experience managing or leading AP processes.
- Strong understanding of AP accounting, accruals, and expense management.
- Experience working with corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in live events, production, staffing, payroll services, or projectbased accounting environments.
- Prior experience supporting monthend close in a multientity or multiproject organization.
- Familiarity with accounting systems and expense management tools.
- Regular interaction with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams.
About Rock Force
RockForce is the trusted team setting the stage for the greatest moments in live events. With a legacy built on the unification of nine industry leaders, we bring decades of expertise to seamlessly execute concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations.
Through integrated event production, workforce solutions, innovative technologies, and payroll services, RockForce delivers precision, efficiency, and reliability at every scale.
Our people are the magic-united by passion and skill, we operate as one unstoppable force to ensure every event is executed with professionalism, care, and an unwavering commitment to safety and compliance.
Join us as we head into one of the most exciting eras in the live entertainment industry!
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing RockForce's daytoday accounts payable operations, corporate credit card expenses, and employee expense reimbursements. This role plays a key part in supporting monthend close activities, accruals, and active cash outflow management.
This is a handson role requiring close coordination with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams. The position is based in Whites Creek, TN and requires a majority in-office presence to support collaboration and operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities And Focus Areas
Accounts Payable Operations
Manage the full AP lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing.
Ensure accurate vendor setup and maintenance, including W9 compliance and payment terms.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Corporate Card & Expense Management
Oversee corporate credit card expense processing and reconciliation.
Manage employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with RockForce policies and proper documentation.
Partner with employees and managers to ensure expenses are approved, coded correctly, and processed on schedule, consistent with RockForce's established expense reporting processes.
MonthEnd Close & Accruals
Support monthend close by preparing and reviewing APrelated accruals and reconciliations.
Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period, particularly for projectbased and live event activity.
Collaborate with Accounting leadership to improve close accuracy and timeliness.
Cash Management
Monitor and manage cash outflows related to vendor payments, credit cards, and reimbursements.
Assist in shortterm cash forecasting related to AP activity and payment timing.
Recommend payment scheduling strategies that balance vendor relationships and cash flow priorities.
Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to streamline AP, expense, and reimbursement workflows.
Ensure internal controls and documentation standards are followed.
Support audits and adhoc reporting requests related to accounts payable and expenses.
Qualifications
Core Competencies
5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including experience managing or leading AP processes.
Strong understanding of AP accounting, accruals, and expense management.
Experience working with corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience in live events, production, staffing, payroll services, or projectbased accounting environments.
Prior experience supporting monthend close in a multientity or multiproject organization.
Familiarity with accounting systems and expense management tools.
Work Environment
This role is primarily inoffice at RockForce's Whites Creek, TN location.
Regular interaction with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams.
Periodic extended hours may be required during monthend close.
Location: 3 days in-office (Whites Creek, TN)
WHY ROCK F ORCE
We Don't Just Staff Events - We Build Careers. RockForce Is Committed To Attracting, Retaining, And Developing The Best Talent In The Business. Our Crews Benefit From
Competitive Wages
Eligible employees may participate in comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as a 401(k) plan, once qualification requirements are met.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Work in a collaborative, operationally focused finance team.
Opportunity to shape and improve AP and expense processes as the company scales.
This commitment makes Rock F orce an employer of choice in the live event industry.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Rock F orce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Rock F orce will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Rock F orce also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. We will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Rock F orce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Rock F orce may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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RockForce is the trusted team setting the stage for the greatest moments in live events. With a legacy built on the unification of nine industry leaders, we bring decades of expertise to seamlessly execute concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations.
Through integrated event production, workforce solutions, innovative technologies, and payroll services, RockForce delivers precision, efficiency, and reliability at every scale.
Our people are the magic-united by passion and skill, we operate as one unstoppable force to ensure every event is executed with professionalism, care, and an unwavering commitment to safety and compliance.
Join us as we head into one of the most exciting eras in the live entertainment industry!
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing RockForce's daytoday accounts payable operations, corporate credit card expenses, and employee expense reimbursements. This role plays a key part in supporting monthend close activities, accruals, and active cash outflow management.
This is a handson role requiring close coordination with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams. The position is based in Whites Creek, TN and requires a majority in-office presence to support collaboration and operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities And Focus Areas
Accounts Payable Operations
Manage the full AP lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing.
Ensure accurate vendor setup and maintenance, including W9 compliance and payment terms.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Corporate Card & Expense Management
Oversee corporate credit card expense processing and reconciliation.
Manage employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with RockForce policies and proper documentation.
Partner with employees and managers to ensure expenses are approved, coded correctly, and processed on schedule, consistent with RockForce's established expense reporting processes.
MonthEnd Close & Accruals
Support monthend close by preparing and reviewing APrelated accruals and reconciliations.
Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period, particularly for projectbased and live event activity.
Collaborate with Accounting leadership to improve close accuracy and timeliness.
Cash Management
Monitor and manage cash outflows related to vendor payments, credit cards, and reimbursements.
Assist in shortterm cash forecasting related to AP activity and payment timing.
Recommend payment scheduling strategies that balance vendor relationships and cash flow priorities.
Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to streamline AP, expense, and reimbursement workflows.
Ensure internal controls and documentation standards are followed.
Support audits and adhoc reporting requests related to accounts payable and expenses.
Qualifications
Core Competencies
5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including experience managing or leading AP processes.
Strong understanding of AP accounting, accruals, and expense management.
Experience working with corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience in live events, production, staffing, payroll services, or projectbased accounting environments.
Prior experience supporting monthend close in a multientity or multiproject organization.
Familiarity with accounting systems and expense management tools.
Work Environment
This role is primarily inoffice at RockForce's Whites Creek, TN location.
Regular interaction with Accounting, Payroll, Operations, and Production teams.
Periodic extended hours may be required during monthend close.
Location: 3 days in-office (Whites Creek, TN)
WHY ROCK F ORCE
We Don't Just Staff Events - We Build Careers. RockForce Is Committed To Attracting, Retaining, And Developing The Best Talent In The Business. Our Crews Benefit From
Competitive Wages
Eligible employees may participate in comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as a 401(k) plan, once qualification requirements are met.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Work in a collaborative, operationally focused finance team.
Opportunity to shape and improve AP and expense processes as the company scales.
This commitment makes Rock F orce an employer of choice in the live event industry.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Rock F orce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Rock F orce will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Rock F orce also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. We will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Rock F orce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Rock F orce may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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