Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including an offshore AP team, and ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, and month-end activities. This role will also be expected to continuously assess current AP operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively recommend and implement changes. The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable challenging existing processes, and able to drive greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Job Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor inquiries, reconciliations, and month-end close activitiesManage and provide day-to-day oversight of the offshore AP team, including workload, performance, quality, training, and issue escalationOversee three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, including resolution of quantity, pricing, and other discrepanciesPartner with Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Retail, Treasury, and Finance teams to resolve AP-related issuesOversee vendor onboarding and master data maintenance, ensuring appropriate controls over vendor setup and banking changesCoordinate domestic and international payment runs and ensure compliance with company approval and internal control requirementsSupport month-end close, including AP reconciliations, accruals, cutoff, and reportingEstablish and monitor AP KPIs, including processing timeliness, accuracy, backlog, exceptions, and payment performanceContinuously assess AP operations, workflows, and controls to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, recurring issues, and opportunities for automationProactively recommend and drive process improvements, including challenging existing practices when a more effective approach is identifiedIdentify root causes of recurring AP issues and work cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutionsMaintain and improve AP policies, procedures, internal controls, and process documentationSupport internal and external audit requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field7-10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or accounting experience, including supervisory or management experienceExperience managing offshore, outsourced, or shared-service teams preferredExperience in luxury fashion, apparel, retail, consumer products, or another inventory-driven environment preferredStrong knowledge of AP processes, three-way matching, purchase orders, accruals, and month-end closeExperience with ERP and AP automation systems; NetSuite experience is a plusStrong Excel and analytical skillsStrong understanding of internal controls and segregation of dutiesProactive, hands-on, and comfortable speaking up and constructively challenging the status quoStrong problem-solving and process-improvement mindset, with the ability to identify root causes and drive solutions through implementationStrong people-management skills, including the ability to effectively manage remote and offshore teamsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to prioritize and manage high transaction volumes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Who We Are: Founded in 2014, AMIRI is a global luxury house based in Los Angeles. The brand's intrinsic California spirit is deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity, with collections influenced by Hollywood and infused with West Coast music culture. The brand's trajectory has followed a clear global strategy, with biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week and a growing international presence through an expanding network of flagship destinations. AMIRI's culture and contemporary vision prioritize quality, creativity, and innovation across every facet of the business. Founder and Creative Director Mike AMIRI continues to safeguard and shape the artistic vision of the brand and design studio. As the brand's presence expands globally and continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is seeking visionary individuals with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Full package health benefits401(k) + Employer matchNon-accrued vacation