AP Manager

About the Role

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, optimization, and transformation of the company's procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle. You will ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all vendor payments globally, directly supporting the company's financial integrity and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume hardware manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is dedicated to both strategic improvement and operational excellence. It requires an expert in AP technology and financial controls (SOX), proven leadership ability, and a dedication to driving automation and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the global P2P process end-to-end, including purchase requisition review, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Strategically identify, recommend, and implement workflow automation and process changes to enhance speed, eliminate manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
• Develop, document, and enforce P2P policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Act as the final point of escalation for complex payment issues, vendor disputes, and invoice/inventory receipt discrepancies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team, including management of resources in the Thailand operational center.
• Set clear goals and KPIs (e.g., invoice-to-payment cycle time, compliance rates), providing regular feedback and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Manage all AP aspects of the financial close process, including timely accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and vendor statement analysis.
• Oversee accurate year-end 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal tax laws related to AP.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for the AP technology stack with direct, hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Lead or support initiatives for system upgrades and seamless integration between AP/P2P and other critical business systems (e.g., Inventory Management, GL).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or P2P, with a minimum of 4 years in a dedicated management or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing AP for a company in the hardware or manufacturing sector.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strong grasp of financial controls, and proven ability to drive large-scale process improvements.
• Proactive and capable of diving into transactional details as needed.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite (required).
• Preferred: Prior experience managing Accounts Payable functions for a publicly traded company (SOX environment).
• Preferred: Experience managing geographically dispersed or offshore teams.