Accounts Payable Accounting Manager

Overview

This role leads day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations while driving a high-visibility initiative to automate the invoice ingestion process. The position involves rolling out and optimizing Coupa Invoice Smash, moving from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion, and supporting process improvements through implementation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, transitioning the team from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure; identify and implement process improvement opportunities and KPI reporting.
• Drive automation and AI solutions as part of the procure-to-pay workflow.
• Manage daily AP operations, including time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on cash forecasting for AP payments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for AP and T&E questions and inquiries.
• Monitor AP email inbox and internal help channels.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP & T&E accruals, fluctuation analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Partner with an Offshore team, providing support and guidance to meet deadlines.
• Lead team-wide SOP documentation and cross-functional training.
• Assist with audit deliverables and other ad-hoc projects and requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with Coupa (or similar P2P system); NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience with Numeric and Navan is a plus.
• 5 or more years of accounts payable experience, with strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills; able to work effectively across functions.
• Strong project and organizational skills; able to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• High standards for quality and accuracy; dependable and thoughtful in delivering work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $92K - $124K

Location

Offices and/or remote presence includes San Francisco, Denver, London, Sydney, and Lisbon, with remote employees worldwide.