Manager, Accounts Payable

GQG Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in New York seeks a Manager of Accounts Payable to oversee the accounts payable cycle, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance. This role entails managing a team, optimizing systems like SAP Concur, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in accounts payable and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance

401K matching with immediate vesting

Paid sick and personal time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience as an SAP Concur invoice administrator required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable cycle ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Build relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders for seamless payments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and participate in audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

SAP Concur expertise

Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP Concur

NetSuite ERP

Job description

• Locations: Seattle, WA; New York, NY (Hybrid)

GQG Partners is an investment boutique which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a majority employee-owned company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: GQG). The firm manages global and emerging market equities for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi. GQG Partners manages more than US $163.6 billion in client assets as of April 30, 2025 and employs approximately 240 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients’ financial interests. And we strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

BENEFITS

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefit options
• Paid sick and personal time off, Parental Leave, and paid disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K matching with immediate vesting

ABOUT THE POSITION

Job Title:Manager, Accounts Payable

Manager: Senior Finance Infrastructure and Treasury Manager

Employment: Full time (in office 2-3 days per week)

Location: Seattle, WA; New York, NY

Salary Range:$90,000 – $120,000

This position is essential for ensuring smooth operations at GQG by effectively managing relationships with vendors and service providers. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the team handling Third Party Risk Management and onboarding, overseeing the entire accounts payable cycle, and ensuring accurate and timely recording of expenses and invoices. Additionally, this role involves various reporting functions for both internal and external stakeholders.

This position will oversee invoice and expense workflows to ensure smooth progression from payment requests to disbursements, facilitate necessary approvals, and support the in-house infrastructure team with system or process-related issues and improvements. We seek to enable cutting edge technology while achieving favorable cost management. We have implemented sophisticated AP systems and processes but are always looking to further improve and enhance our capabilities, including leveraging AI and other in-house data and applications.

The ideal candidate excels in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment, prioritizing transparent communication, exceptional service, and robust, accurate processes. They should have experience managing accounts payable and travel/expense processes in a SOX-compliant manner, creating process documentation, managing people, and implementing process improvements. Building strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail is also crucial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship Management and Communication:

• Provide exceptional service to GQG departments, managers, and line of business owners, enabling the business to effectively onboard and manage timely payment of new and existing vendors.
• Communicate well, transparently, and frequently. Both internally and externally.
• Strive for excellence and motivate colleagues, team members, and vendors to provide exceptional service.

Lead the Accounts Payable Function:

• Actively participate in the daily execution of accounts payable processing while overseeing the full-cycle of accounts payable, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all invoice and employee expense transactions
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports and metrics for management review.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to resolve any disputes and lead the annual 1099 process.
• Collaborate with other departments to promptly resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Build relationships with all stakeholders, demonstrating a commitment to timely payments and clean reconciliations.

SAP Concur Expertise:

• Monitor invoice and expense workflows within SAP Concur to ensure transactions flow seamlessly from request for payment to disbursement.
• Shepherd approvals where necessary and assist the in-house infrastructure team with issues in those systems as they arise.
• Guide, advise, and test system refinements and improvements leveraging experience and best practices.
• Mastery of SAP Concur workflows and NetSuite recording, with the ability to assist in troubleshooting and resolving system issues.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the design and implementation of internal controls and best practices.
• Participate in monthly close processes as required.
• Support audits and provide necessary documentation and information as required.

System Improvements:

• Propose, analyze, and implement system improvements and refinements, driving further enhancements to efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience working within the Accounts Payable field.
• Experience as an SAP Concur invoice administrator is required.
• Experience with using NetSuite ERP is preferred.
• Prior experience working with or for asset management or financial services organizations is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to execute detailed tasks while managing a full process, including the activities of other team members and stakeholders.
• Microsoft Excel skills –ability report on A/P data for compliance and other purposes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and self-sufficient problem-solving skills.

GQG Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.