Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

Horizontal Talent; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks an accounting leadership professional to build scalable B2B operations across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report cycles in a dynamic, onsite hybrid role in San Francisco.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Revenue Accounting to drive revenue recognition, automate processes, and support new business models, with a focus on controls and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in accounting leadership.
• Experience with P2P, O2C, and R2R in B2B/enterprise settings.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen B2B accounting operations across contract setup, billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, and related workflows.
• Partner with Revenue Accounting to support accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and FP&A on deal structuring and new business models.
• Coordinate with auditors and support SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Define procure-to-pay needs for vendor onboarding and invoice processing.
• Drive automation to streamline payment and accounting workflows.
• Support new product launches and business expansion initiatives.
• Develop a roadmap for process automation using ERP, RPA, and AI tools.
• Work with Product and technology on process enhancements and scalable solutions.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor accounting operations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

P2P processes

OTO (Order-to-Cash)

R2R (Record-to-Report)

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Ads

Job description

Join a dynamic accounting leadership opportunity focused on building scalable, end-to-end B2B accounting operations across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report processes. This onsite hybrid role in San Francisco offers the chance to partner closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Revenue Accounting, and cross-functional teams to drive automation, improve controls, and support new business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen B2B accounting operations across contract setup, billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, and related workflows.
• Partner with Revenue Accounting to support accurate and timely revenue recognition aligned with applicable accounting standards.
• Work closely with Sales, Legal, and FP&A to support deal structuring, commercial arrangements, and new business models.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support SOX compliance, control testing, and audit readiness.
• Identify and implement record-to-report requirements that support month-end close and clean financial reporting.
• Help define procure-to-pay needs for vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Drive efforts to streamline and automate payment and accounting workflows, reducing manual effort and cycle times.
• Support new product launches, partnerships, business expansion, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for process automation using ERP functionality, RPA, and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with Product and technology partners to prioritize process enhancements and build scalable solutions.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor accounting operations and support continuous improvement.

Skills

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting or sales operations experience, including at least 2 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Strong expertise in procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report processes within a B2B or enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting new business initiatives, complex commercial arrangements, and evolving operational workflows.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting controls.
• Experience with large-scale systems such as Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Ads, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex accounting concepts clearly.
• MBA or CPA required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting public company growth, M&A integration, or major business model transitions.
• Familiarity with SOX 404 compliance and internal controls in a public company environment.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, billing, or CRM platforms.
• Exposure to international accounting operations and multi-currency environments.
• Advanced Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization skills such as Tableau or Looker.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Workato, Celonis, or UiPath.
• Experience in technology, marketplace, or mobility-related industries.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We welcome applicants with a wide range of experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $80 - $95 per hour based on qualifications and experience.