AP and Compliance Manager

Safariland; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work life balance

PTO, sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Safariland is seeking an Alpha Accounts Payable & Compliance Manager to lead the AP function and drive SOX-compliant processes. You will oversee the full AP cycle, manage staff, and ensure accurate, timely payments while maintaining strong internal controls with cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires eight years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated leadership. Salary is competitive; benefits include health, retirement, and life coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of accounts payable, general accounting, or related finance experience.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting procedures, SOX compliance, internal controls, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; Sage 100 experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and record retention.
• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to accounts payable staff; assign work, monitor performance, and support professional development.
• Ensure invoices, employee expense reports, check requests, electronic transfers, and payment runs are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies.
• Review and approve payment batches, check runs, electronic payments, and related supporting documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over disbursements, vendor setup, invoice approvals, segregation of duties, and payment authorization.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 100

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Position: Alpha Accounts Payable & Compliance Manager

The Accounts Payable & Compliance Manager leads and manages the organization’s accounts payable function and audit compliance. This position oversees the full accounts payable cycle to ensure accurate, timely, and properly authorized payments; maintains strong relationships with vendors and internal departments; supports month-end and year-end close activities; and ensures adherence to company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting procedures. The Accounts Payable & Compliance Manager is expected to provide leadership, resolve escalated issues, identify efficiency opportunities, update or create processes to ensure SOX compliance for all accounting controls, and drive process improvement.

Main Job Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and record retention.
• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to accounts payable staff; assign work, monitor performance, and support professional development.
• Ensure invoices, employee expense reports, check requests, electronic transfers, and payment runs are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies.
• Review and approve payment batches, check runs, electronic payments, and related supporting documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over disbursements, vendor setup, invoice approvals, segregation of duties, and payment authorization.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate sales tax and use tax reporting related to accounts payable activity, as applicable.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and assist with audit inquiries related to accounts payable transactions, controls, and records.
• Approve journal entries and account reconciliations
• Track internal and external audit requests, deliverables, findings, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion and proper documentation for the Alpha Accounting team.
• Create and maintain processes to ensure Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements are followed.
• Create, maintain, and monitor processes to support SOX compliance, including documentation, control review, issue tracking, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow efficiencies to strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Perform other accounting, reporting, administrative, and department support duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of accounts payable, general accounting, or related finance experience required.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting procedures, SOX compliance, internal controls, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; Sage 100 experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with employees, vendors, managers, and internal departments.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, accountability, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, manage competing responsibilities, and support continuous process improvement.

Limitations And Disclaimers

NFT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455. All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.