Accounts Payable Accounting Manager

Overview

This role involves leading day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations while driving a strategic department initiative to automate end-to-end invoice ingestion.

The position is responsible for transitioning invoice entry from manual touchpoints to automated ingestion by implementing Coupa Invoice Smash. The ideal candidate is experienced in AP process optimization and has hands-on expertise in Coupa, with the ability to lead a high-visibility automation effort from implementation through change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and optimization of Coupa Invoice Smash, moving from manual invoice entry to automated ingestion.
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure; identify and implement process improvement opportunities and KPI reporting; champion and drive automation and AI solutions.
• Manage daily AP operations, including time-sensitive weekly payment runs and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate on cash forecasting for AP payments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for AP and T&E questions; monitor the AP email inbox and help channels.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP & T&E accruals, fluctuation analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Partner with the Offshore team, providing support and guidance to maintain high performance and ensure tracking to deadlines.
• Lead organization-wide SOP documentation and cross-functional training.
• Provide flexible support to audit deliverables and other ad-hoc projects and requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with Coupa (or similar P2P system) and NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience with Numeric and Navan a plus.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including strong understanding 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; ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• High standards for quality and accuracy; pride in delivering thoughtful, reliable work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $92K - $124K

Location

Global presence with offices in San Francisco, Denver, London, Sydney, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide.