Accounts Payable Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead and nurture a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including supervisors, coordinators, and processors, while promoting a culture of professional excellence.

• Collaborate with Accounting, Merchandising, Engineering, and IT to design and execute system updates that align with new business initiatives and enhance AP capabilities.

• Oversee the management of the company’s T&E platform and corporate card program, ensuring efficient expense reporting and reimbursement processes for all team members.

• Advocate for the strategic use of agentic AI to streamline our workflows and proactively implement new AI features introduced by our technology vendors.

• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising and Operations to pinpoint efficiencies and drive ongoing improvements in the AP process.

• Supervise the monthly closing activities for accounts payable and related accounts within a dynamic, data-rich environment, including oversight of AP aging and Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accounts.

• Manage daily operations involving high-volume invoicing and three-way matching of inventory receipts (approximately 10K+ per month).

• Ensure timely payments and accurate account reconciliations while providing professional, diplomatic support to vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare comprehensive analyses, schedules, and presentations for Accounts Payable to assist with internal audits and tax reporting.

• Leverage our extensive financial datasets to create insightful business reports for management and identify upstream opportunities for process enhancement.

• Develop strong metrics to monitor volume and efficiency, conducting root-cause analysis on critical issues to provide management with visibility and influence the Financial Systems/IT roadmap.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline is required.

• Over 10 years of relevant work experience with a significant background in managing accounts payable functions; experience in a public company and/or retail sector is strongly preferred.

• At least 4 years of supervisory experience, demonstrating a proven ability to lead and inspire teams comprising both hourly and salaried employees.

• Extensive experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementation, and maintaining SOX compliance is essential.

• A "key player" in systems implementation, adept at leveraging technology to facilitate decision-making and enhance operational scalability.

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations and the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including invoice ingestion, three-way matching, and master data management.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle Cloud is an advantage.

• An analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and the problem-solving abilities necessary to navigate complex financial environments.

• A solid foundation in technical accounting and a thorough understanding of GAAP standards.

• A committed mentor who sets clear objectives for the professional development of team members.

• Above all, you are intelligent, kind, and driven by challenges.

🏝️ Benefits

• This role qualifies for an annual bonus.

• Eligibility for new hire and ongoing grants of restricted stock units, based on individual and company performance.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.