Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

This role is an Accounts Payable Manager position within the organization’s Finance function. The position combines leadership of accounts payable operations with business partnership and process improvement across the procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle, including vendor relations, travel and business expense activities, and master vendor data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including supervisors, coordinators, and processors, fostering a culture of professional excellence.
• Oversee day-to-day P2P operations, including vendor relations, invoice processing, travel and business expenses, and master vendor data.
• Oversee the administration of the company’s T&E platform and corporate card program, ensuring seamless expense reporting and reimbursement processes for employees.
• Partner with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to design and implement system updates that support new business initiatives and enhance AP functionality.
• Serve as a key stakeholder with cross-functional teams (including Accounting, Merchandising, Operations, Engineering, and Financial Systems) to evaluate the impact of organizational changes on P2P processes and provide strategic input on system design and UAT approaches.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Operations to identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvements within the AP process.
• Manage the monthly close for accounts payable and related accounts, including oversight of AP aging and Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations involving high-volume invoicing and 3-way matching of inventory receipts (~10K+ per month).
• Ensure prompt payment and accurate account reconciliation while providing professional, diplomatic resolution assistance to vendors and internal partners.
• Prepare detailed analyses, schedules, and presentations to support internal audits and tax filings.
• Use financial datasets to develop business reporting for management and identify upstream opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop robust metrics to monitor volume and efficiency; perform root-cause analysis on critical issues to provide visibility to management and influence the Financial Systems/IT roadmap.
• Champion the thoughtful use of agentic AI to improve workflows and proactively enable new AI functionalities rolled out by technology vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant business field.
• 10+ years of work experience with a deep background in managing accounts payable functions; experience at a public company and/or in the retail sector is highly preferred.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams of both hourly and salaried employees.
• Extensive experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementation, and maintaining SOX compliance.
• Key player experience in systems implementation, embracing technology to drive decision-making and operational scalability.
• Proficiency in supply chain operations and the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including invoice ingestion, three-way match, and master data management.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid foundation in technical accounting and a firm understanding of GAAP standards.
• Dedicated mentor who establishes clear goals for the professional development of team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agentic AI to improve workflows and enable new AI functionalities rolled out by technology vendors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity.
• Salary Range (US-based employees): $78,800—$131,000 USD
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
• New hire and ongoing grants of restricted stock units are available, depending on employee and company performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Location

• US-based employees (salary range applies across three geographic areas).