Manager, Accounts Payable

Job description

Job responsibilities

• P2P Process Transformation & Scalability: Architect and optimize end-to-end P2P workflows, purchase order (PO) approval matrices, and vendor onboarding processes designed to handle high-volume hardware, manufacturing,…
• Systems Implementation (NetSuite & Precoro): Lead the AP functional setup, workflow design, integration testing, and rollout of Precoro (procurement) and NetSuite (ERP) as it relates to the P2P process, establishing…
• Cross-Functional Change Leadership: Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Accounting leadership to drive organization-wide adoption of new procurement policies, eliminate approval bottlenecks,…
• Team Leadership & Operational Governance: Directly manage, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team; set strategic operational focus areas, conduct performance reviews, and foster professional growth across the…
• Management Review & High-Level Approvals: Perform secondary reviews and final authorizations for payment runs (ACH, wires, checks), evaluate high-value or complex payment exceptions, and ensure proper GL alignment…
• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness: Establish robust SOX-compliant internal controls, update and enforce travel & expense (T&E) and purchasing policies, and serve as the main point of contact for internal/external…
• Month-End Close Oversight & Cash Management: Oversee the month-end AP close process managed by the team, reviewing subledger-to-GL reconciliations, AP aging, unbilled PO accrual methodologies, and delivering cash flow…

Job requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable / Accounting experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial leadership role.
• Direct experience with SOX compliance and building/enforcing internal controls for public company readiness required.
• Systems Expertise:
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or other tier-one ERP; key-user or implementation experience with NetSuite and P2P platforms like Precoro (or similar P2P tools) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI technology, machine learning tools, or advanced automation to streamline AP workflows and drive continuous process improvements.