Remote Senior AP Leader — Process Excellence & Controls

CareDx, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable to lead and optimize our AP function.

You will oversee end-to-end invoice processing, payments, controls, and SOX compliance while partnering with Accounting, Procurement, and Treasury to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and audit readiness. You will mentor a team, drive process improvements, and implement efficiency across Coupa and NetSuite in a remote-friendly US operation with Chicago or Milwaukee locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of AP processes, P2P workflows, and accounting principles
• Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and manage performance expectations
• Foster a high-performing, service-oriented culture focused on responsiveness and accuracy
• Manage team capacity, workload prioritization, and continuous skill development
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and SLAs
• Manage payment runs and ensure compliance with approval and authorization requirements
• Monitor AP aging, identify bottlenecks, and drive resolution of outstanding items
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor inquiries, payment issues, and disputes
• Own AP process requirements and partner with Finance Systems / IT to optimize workflows within Coupa and NetSuite
• Drive initiatives to increase electronic payments and reduce manual processes
• Support supplier portal adoption and vendor onboarding enablement
• Oversee key fraud prevention controls, including vendor validation and payment verification
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including segregation of duties and approval workflows
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits, including walkthroughs
• Identify control gaps and lead remediation efforts
• Own AP-related close activities (subledger reconciliations, aging review)
• Provide reporting and insights into AP performance and trend
• Partner with Treasury to support cash flow planning and optimize payment timing
• Standardize and document AP processes, policies, and procedures
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy

Skills

AP leadership

SOX compliance

NetSuite

Coupa

Vendor management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Coupa (AP automation)

NetSuite ERP

Job description

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable to lead and optimize our AP function.

You will oversee end-to-end invoice processing, payments, controls, and SOX compliance while partnering with Accounting, Procurement, and Treasury to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and audit readiness. You will mentor a team, drive process improvements, and implement efficiency across Coupa and NetSuite in a remote-friendly US operation with Chicago or Milwaukee locations.