Accounts Payable Manager

Role Overview

• Manage and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including supervisors, coordinators, and processors, fostering a culture of professional excellence.
• 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 our workflows and proactively enable new AI functionalities rolled out by our 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.

Requirements

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant business field.
• You bring 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.
• You have 4+ years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams of both hourly and salaried employees.
• You have extensive experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementation, and maintaining SOX compliance.
• You are a "key player" in systems implementation, embracing technology to drive decision-making and operational scalability.
• You are well-versed in supply chain operations and the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including invoice ingestion, three-way match, and master data management.
• You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus
• You possess an analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the problem-solving skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes.
• You have a solid foundation in technical accounting and a firm understanding of GAAP standards.
• You are a dedicated mentor who establishes clear goals for the professional development of your team members.
• Above all else, you are bright, kind, and motivated by challenge.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• ERP
• Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Inclusive health and wellness benefits
• Annual bonus
• Restricted stock units depending on performance