Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: South Bay, CA

Overview

A fast-growing, technology-driven organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and scale its payables function. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, and partnering cross‑functionally to support a rapidly expanding operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, credit memos, cash disbursements, and reporting
• Ensure vendor payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP professionals, promoting accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Establish, document, and enhance AP policies, procedures, and workflows to support business growth
• Act as the escalation point for vendor inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues, resolving matters promptly and professionally
• Maintain vendor records, including onboarding documentation, banking information, and required tax forms
• Design and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and reduce risk
• Oversee compliance related to sales and use tax filings, as well as annual 1099 preparation and reporting
• Perform or supervise bank and corporate card reconciliations
• Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to improve procure‑to‑pay processes
• Support implementation, optimization, and ongoing use of AP and expense management systems, including automation tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience in a complex or high‑growth environment
• 5+ years of advanced Excel experience, including reporting and data analysis
• Hands‑on experience with procure‑to‑pay platforms and AP automation tools
• Strong working knowledge of cloud‑based accounting systems

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience
• Experience with modern corporate card and expense management platforms
• Background in startup, manufacturing, or highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated strength in process improvement and internal controls