Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

Horizontal Talent

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 131,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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.

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