Accounts Payable Manager

Higgsfield AI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

SF office three days per week

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Stock options

Job summary

Higgsfield AI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process as we scale. This role requires building controls, processes, and systems for audit readiness and smooth vendor payments. The position is hybrid with a San Francisco Bay Area office three days per week.

You will partner with Finance leadership to manage AP activities, enhance workflows, and drive automation while leading an AP team in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay, including experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS or AI company.
• People leadership experience managing an AP or broader accounting team.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit readiness, and GAAP as it relates to Accounts Payable.
• Experience implementing or optimizing AP/P2P systems and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, from purchase requisition and vendor onboarding through invoice processing and payment.
• Design and implement scalable P2P workflows that keep pace with the company's growth.
• Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to enforce purchasing policies and approval workflows.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalations, and ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Build and maintain internal controls across the AP function to reduce error and fraud risk.
• Drive month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Own and optimize the AP technology stack, driving automation and reducing manual processing.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Procure-to-Pay

People leadership

GAAP

Internal controls

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cash flow forecasting

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Job description

Why work at Higgsfield AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands.

We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like.

About the role:

Higgsfield AI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process as we scale.

This role will build the controls, processes, and systems needed to manage Accounts Payable with the speed and rigor of a hypergrowth company while ensuring the organization remains audit-ready at every stage.

You'll partner closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional business owners to bring structure and discipline to purchasing, vendor management, invoice processing, and payments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who combines deep AP and Procure-to-Pay expertise with strong controls instincts and a builder mentality suited to a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do:

Own Procure-to-Pay

• Own the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, from purchase requisition and vendor onboarding through invoice processing and payment.
• Design and implement scalable P2P workflows that keep pace with the company's growth.
• Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to enforce purchasing policies and approval workflows.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalations, and ensure timely and accurate payments.

Build Internal Controls and Audit Readiness

• Build and maintain internal controls across the AP function to reduce error and fraud risk.
• Ensure AP processes, documentation, and approvals meet audit and compliance standards.
• Serve as the primary AP point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Drive month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and account reconciliations.

Drive Systems and Process Excellence

• Own and optimize the AP technology stack, driving automation and reducing manual processing.
• Improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and process documentation across AP.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with Finance leadership on cash flow forecasting related to AP obligations.

Lead and Scale the AP Team

• Build, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team as the function scales.
• Establish clear performance expectations, training, and operating rhythms for the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay, including experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS or AI company.
• People leadership experience managing an AP or broader accounting team.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit readiness, and GAAP as it relates to Accounts Payable.
• Experience implementing or optimizing AP/P2P systems and process automation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Builder mentality with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Experience with Ramp.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact, experience, and long-term growth.
• Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000 depending on experience, skills, scope, and location.
• Equity: In addition to cash compensation, employees are eligible to participate in the company's stock option program and share in Higgsfield's long-term growth.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and additional benefits and perks.
• The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, fast-moving, and international team.
• Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Team members are expected to work from our San Francisco office three full days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely and are expected to be available during agreed working hours and to maintain sufficient overlap with the relevant team's time zone. We value in-person collaboration, active communication, responsiveness, and close partnership across teams.

Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Compensation Range: $125K - $160K