We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and modernize the AP function for a rapidly scaling technology and software company. This role is ideal for a process-driven finance professional who thrives in a high-growth environment. You will play a pivotal role in upgrading our financial operations by introducing industry best practices, tightening internal controls, and spearheading the rollout of AP automation tools.
Core Responsibilities
- Function Ownership: Lead the daily operations of the end-to-end Accounts Payable lifecycle.
- Invoice & Payment Flow: Oversee invoice capture, coding, matching, department approvals, vendor onboarding, and timely disbursement schedules.
- Process Automation: Manage the selection, implementation, and optimization of an automated AP platform to reduce manual workflows.
- Policy Design: Create, document, and implement standardized AP workflows, standard operating procedures, and corporate expense policies.
- Internal Audit Controls: Strengthen financial safeguards by enforcing proper segregation of duties, multi-tier approval workflows, and duplicate payment audits.
- Month-End Close: Coordinate monthly close procedures, including expense accruals, aging reports, vendor account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
- Compliance & Tax: Manage yearly 1099 compliance, vendor tax documentation, and support regional sales/use tax filings.
- Audit Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors requesting AP documentation.
- Metrics & Leadership: Establish departmental KPIs to track processing efficiency and mentor/develop the AP staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate Accounts Payable or accounting operations.
- Leadership: 4+ years of direct people management experience.
- Systems: Hands-on experience working within cloud-based ERP systems (Tier 1 or Tier 2 enterprise software).
- Environment: Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth corporate setting.
- Skills: Strong familiarity with procure-to-pay (P2P) automation tools, deep attention to detail, and excellent cross-functional communication habits.