Manager, Accounts Payable

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to own end-to-end AP processes, including PO and non-PO invoicing, 2/3-way matching, and timely payments, in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Long Beach.

You will lead AP Specialists, drive performance metrics, and collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to resolve issues and drive improvements, including automation through OCR/AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 6+ years of AP or accounting operations experience in fast-paced environments.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end AP — intake/entry (PO & non-PO), 2/3-way matching, payment runs, aging; resolve escalations while maintaining controls.
• Lead AP Specialists' priorities and workload; conduct 1:1s, feedback, performance reviews, and training.
• Drive AP metrics (on-time rate, cycle time, match rate); use data to fix root causes and document scalable processes.
• Manage Vendors & Partners: resolve disputes; coordinate with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on PO issues and cash forecasting.
• Champion AP Automation: drive automation/AI use cases in invoice processing; partner with Systems/Data to implement new capabilities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

AP automation tools (OCR/AI)

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About The Team

This group is the backbone of financial operations managing all things operational, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management, and sales and use tax support. Their work is primarily outward-facing, dealing with transaction-oriented processes to ensure smooth and efficient financial activities. The group includes a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees based on their scope and level.

About The Role

• Own Invoice Payment: Run end-to-end AP — intake/entry (PO & non-PO), 2/3-way matching, payment runs, aging — resolving escalations and blockers while keeping controls and segregation of duties intact
• Lead the AP Team: Manage AP Specialists' priorities and workload; drive growth through 1:1s, feedback, performance reviews, and training/cross-training
• Drive Performance: Track AP metrics (on-time rate, cycle time, match rate, aged backlog); use data to fix root causes and document scalable processes
• Manage Vendors & Partners: Resolve vendor/payment disputes; partner with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on PO issues and cash/payment forecasting
• Champion AP Automation: Drive automation/AI use cases in invoice processing; partner with Systems/Data to build and adopt new capabilities

About You

• Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in accounting or finance-related fields
• 6+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting operations experience in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, including 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including PO and non-PO invoicing, 2 & 3-way matching, and payment execution
• Proven track record of managing AP performance metrics and driving measurable improvements in payment timeliness and accuracy
• Experience implementing AP automation, OCR, or AI-enabled invoice processing tools
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel), and invoice automation or workflow tools
• Acute attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively, and clear communication with team members, vendors, and cross-functional partners at all levels

Nice To Haves, But Not Required

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP), CPA, or advanced degree
• Fast-growing start-ups and/or manufacturing industry experience – space manufacturing even better!
• Infor LN ERP specific experience

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

Hiring Range

$119,000—$179,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].