Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable and travel and entertainment (T&E) team, manage daily operations, and collaborate with various departments to drive continuous improvements in the AP process.

• Manage and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including supervisors, coordinators, and processors.
• Partner with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to design and implement system updates that support new business initiatives and enhance AP functionality.
• Oversee the administration of the company’s T&E platform and corporate card program, ensuring seamless expense reporting and reimbursement processes for all employees.
• Champion the thoughtful use of agentic AI to improve workflows and proactively enable new AI functionalities rolled out by technology vendors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally 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 within an agile, data-rich environment, 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 for Accounts Payable to support internal audits and tax filings.
• Utilize our rich financial datasets to develop meaningful 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Extensive experience with 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.
• An analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the problem-solving skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes.
• A solid foundation in technical accounting and a firm understanding of GAAP standards.
• A dedicated mentor who establishes clear goals for the professional development of your team members.

Skills

• Superior attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement and team development.
• System-savvy self-starter.
• Inquisitive and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity.
• Annual bonus and grants of restricted stock units based on performance.
• Comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.