AP Manager, U.S. & Canada Operations & Process Improvement

yeticoolers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and adherence to GAAP.

You will guide a four-person team and collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, IT, FP&A, Operations, and Marketing to drive performance. This role emphasizes process improvement, controls, and compliance, including year-end 1099s, Concur, T&E policy ownership, and cross-border payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive AP or accounting experience, including 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience with AP operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (international experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and T&E policy administration.
• Hands-on experience with Concur and corporate card programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook and Word.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional AP certifications (e.g., APA, APM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team with an emphasis on service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workload allocation, set priorities, and oversee training, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports operational excellence and innovation.
• Set clear team performance expectations aligned with overarching Accounting and Organizational objectives
• Oversee full-cycle AP operations for U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices.
• Manage weekly payment runs—including ACH, checks, wires, and cross-border payments.
• Oversee AP journal entries, month-end accruals, reconciliations, and close deliverables.
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as an escalation point for issue resolution.
• Ensure policies are aligned with business strategies and monitor compliance.
• Lead year-end 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with IRS and CRA requirements.
• Own, maintain, and enforce the company T&E policy and protocols, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance across the organization.
• Serve as the business owner and administrator for Concur, including configuration, workflows, compliance monitoring, reporting, and user support.
• Oversee the corporate P-Card and T&E card programs: issuance, monitoring, compliance management, monthly reconciliations, and exception handling.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and leaders on T&E expectations, processes, and system usage.
• Maintain strong internal controls over AP, T&E, and cash disbursement processes.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and SOX requirements.
• Continuously evaluate AP processes and system to improve efficiency, scalability, and automation.
• Recommend and execute on system and process enhancement opportunities.
• Identify workflow opportunities and partner with IT on system enhancements, integrations, and testing.
• Develop and track key AP-related KPIs and metrics to monitor team performance

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Concur

SAP or ERP systems

Excel

Outlook/Word

Job description

YETI is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and adherence to GAAP.

You will guide a four-person team and collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, IT, FP&A, Operations, and Marketing to drive performance. This role emphasizes process improvement, controls, and compliance, including year-end 1099s, Concur, T&E policy ownership, and cross-border payments.