Manager, Accounts Payable

NASCAR; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the AP function, enforce strong controls, and drive continuous improvement across processes. Based in Daytona Beach, FL, you’ll collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, and Tax to optimize workflows and ensure compliant, timely vendor payments.

You will champion automation initiatives, develop policy and procedure updates, and mentor a team to achieve operational excellence while upholding our commitment to integrity and financial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years in accounts payable or related financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory tax reporting.
• Experience with 1099 and 1042-S reporting, sales/use tax, vendor disbursements, and GL reconciliations.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience implementing automation and process improvements.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable operations with focus on compliance and controls.
• Oversee vendor payments, tax reporting, and documentation.
• Perform AP-to-GL reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Monitor travel and expense and procurement card transactions for policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and business units to improve processes.
• Develop and enhance policies and internal controls; identify automation opportunities.
• Provide leadership across the AP function.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Automation

Cross-functional

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GL software

Tax reporting platforms

Job description

Manager, Accounts Payable

Lead financial governance and compliance across accounts payable operations. Drive process improvements, automation, and operational excellence that strengthen efficiency and internal controls. Partner across Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and business teams to solve complex challenges and support informed decision-making. Advance a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Based in Daytona Beach, Florida.

What You’ll Do

Manage assigned Accounts Payable operations, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Oversee vendor payments, tax reporting, sales and use tax compliance, vendor documentation, and unclaimed property administration.

Perform and review Accounts Payable-to-General Ledger reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close activities.

Monitor employee Travel & Expense reports and Procurement Card transactions to ensure policy compliance and accurate documentation.

Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and business stakeholders to improve financial processes, resolve payment issues, and support organizational objectives.

Develop, maintain, and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls while identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization.

Provide leadership and direction across the Accounts Payable function, helping drive initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of five years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or related financial operations.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, regulatory compliance, tax reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial governance.

Experience with 1099 and 1042-S reporting, sales and use tax, vendor disbursements, employee expense management, and general ledger reconciliations.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence teams, provide direction, and drive initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Strong process improvement mindset with experience implementing automation and technology enhancements.

Ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to help strengthen the financial foundation of one of the most recognized brands in sports and entertainment. As Manager, Accounts Payable, you'll drive operational excellence through strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, and process innovation while partnering across the business to improve efficiency and support strategic growth. Your work will influence how NASCAR operates today and help position the organization for continued success in the future.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

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