Accounts Payable & Liabilities Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager to oversee Accounts Payable, accruals and Liabilities, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and support month-end and year-end close processes. This role will play a critical part in maintaining financial integrity, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• AP and Liability Ledger Management: Oversee day-to-day AP and General ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to ensure that areas overseen are in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee global AP functions including complex transactional processing, review of AP documents/contracts for accuracy and completeness.
• Operational Accounting: Manage Accounts Payable accounting for Liabilities, associated Reconciliations and invoice processing, Vendor and payment management. Operate and supervise an automated system that tracks T&E as well as maintain and develop internal controls around T&E.
• Vendor Relations & Dispute Resolution: Manage relationships with key vendors, address payment inquiries, resolve disputes, and ensure positive vendor engagement and communication.
• Cash Flow Management: Collaborate with Treasury to manage cash disbursement strategies and optimize payment cycles to support cash flow forecasting.
• Policy Management & Compliance: Develop, document, and enforce accounts payable policies and procedures in accordance with internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead and execute closing activities, including accruals and invoice processing. Ensure adherence to reporting timelines and compliance with accounting standards.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in the preparation of financial statements as related to accounts payable and Liabilities, supporting schedules, and disclosures for internal and external reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process eAiciencies within AP and liabilities that improve eAiciency, procedures and controls while leveraging automation and technology to enhance accuracy and reduce manual workload.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and insights to facilitate audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Collaborate with, mentor, and support the development of BPO resources assisting with Accounts Payable responsibilities; ensure alignment with internal processes, performance expectations, and quality standards.
• KPIs and Reporting: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for AP processes, including invoice processing time, DPO, and aging reports, and prepare regular operational reports for senior management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A, Tax, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of financial data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years in Accounts Payable management, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or audit. Experience in AgTech, FinTech, SaaS, or high-growth startups preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP AP Management and Financial reporting related to AP and liabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite highly preferred) with advanced Excel skills being a must.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• A willingness to step up to get the job done and interest in process improvements and ad-hoc projects ad needed.
• Transactional AP and GL background
• Self-starter, adaptive, proactive, and fast learning
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan