Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 141,900 - 204,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mental Health Support services

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose, California, is seeking an operational leader for global Accounts Payable and T&E operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payments, strong controls, and scalable processes while supporting audits and automation. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience including leadership and knowledge of ERP systems.

Competitive salary ranges from $141,900.00 to $204,100.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Operations.
• 2+ years in people leadership roles.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant, public-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Accounts Payable and T&E operations, including invoice processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments and employee reimbursements.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation.

Skills

Strong operational execution with attention to detail

Effective cross-functional communication

Data-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Role Summary

Operational leader responsible for global Accounts Payable and T&E operations, ensuring accurate payments, strong controls, and scalable processes while supporting close, audits, automation, and global growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements across U.S. and international entities.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing through strong operational controls, clear SLAs, and performance metrics.
• Own AP and T&E SOX controls; support internal and external audits, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation.
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, subledger-to-GL accuracy, and issue resolution.
• Manage and develop onshore and offshore teams; establish accountability, coaching, and scalable operating models.
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and P2P/T&E system enhancements to support growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, HR, and Internal Audit to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Support global expansion, policy standardization, and ERP or finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Operations, including 2+ years in people leadership roles.
• Experience supporting operations in a SOX‑compliant, public-company environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and AP/T&E automation tools (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Solid understanding of procure‑to‑pay processes, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational execution with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations while driving incremental process improvements.
• Effective cross-functional communication and issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of AP and T&E controls, compliance, and accounting impacts.
• Data-oriented mindset with experience tracking KPIs and operational metrics.

Success Looks Like

• Timely and accurate vendor payments and employee reimbursements with well-managed exceptions.
• Effective audit support with minimal rework or follow-up.
• Stable, well-run AP and T&E operations that support business needs.
• A motivated, accountable team with clear roles and expectations.
• Ongoing improvements in efficiency, cycle time, and control execution.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Benefits

Full‑time role only: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary and Compensation

Salary ranges: $141,900.00 – $204,100.00.

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