Accounts Payable Manager

📋 Description

• AP Operations & Vendor Management: Own full AP cycle from PO/invoice receipt through approval, payment, and reconciliation.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small AP team; provide guidance, prioritization support, and performance feedback.
• Purchase Policy Compliance: Enforce Whatnot's purchase policy, ensuring all vendor spend is properly authorized via Zip, contracts are executed via Ironclad, and documentation standards are met. Partner with Finance and Legal to address compliance gaps.
• Payment Processing & Controls: Oversee payment runs (ACH, wire, check) across US and international entities, ensuring proper segregation of duties and approval controls are in place. Identify and mitigate fraud risk in payment workflows.
• Month-End Close Support: Own AP close activities including accruals, vendor statement reconciliations, and aged payables review. Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP balances across all entities for month-end reporting.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize AP workflows in NetSuite and Zip, identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Lead or contribute to system implementations or upgrades as the company scales.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA a plus but not required)
• Strong proficiency in NetSuite (required) and procurement/AP tools such as Zip, Coupa, or similar
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations; international AP exposure a strong plus
• Deep understanding of AP internal controls, payment fraud prevention, and segregation of duties
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and can work effectively with vendors, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders

🎁 Benefits

• Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work From Home Support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
• Parental Leave