Senior Manager Accounts Payable

Role Summary

Operational leader responsible for global Accounts Payable and T&E operations, ensuring accurate payments, strong controls, and scalable processes while supporting close, audits, automation, and global growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements across U.S. and international entities
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing through strong operational controls, clear SLAs, and performance metrics
• Own AP and T&E SOX controls; support internal and external audits, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, subledger-to-GLE accuracy, and issue resolution
• Manage and develop onshore and offshore teams; establish accountability, coaching, and scalable operating models
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and P2P/T&E system enhancements to support growth and efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, HR, and Internal Audit to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes
• Support global expansion, policy standardization, and ERP or finance transformation initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Operations, including 2+ years in people leadership roles
• Experience supporting operations in a SOX-compliant, public-company environment
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and AP/T&E automation tools (Oracle Fusion preferred)
• Solid understanding of procure-to-pay processes, internal controls, and audit requirements

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational execution with attention to detail
• Able to manage day-to-day operations while driving incremental process improvements
• Effective cross-functional communication and issue resolution
• Working knowledge of AP and T&E controls, compliance, and accounting impacts
• Data-oriented mindset with experience tracking KPIs and operational metrics

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Timely and accurate vendor payments and employee reimbursements with well-managed exceptions
• Effective audit support with minimal rework or follow-up
• Stable, well-run AP and T&E operations that support business needs
• Motivated, accountable team with clear roles and expectations
• Ongoing improvements in efficiency, cycle time, and control execution

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

• $141,900.00 - $204,100.00