[Hiring] Accounts Payable Manager @Activate Talent

Role Description

We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead and stabilize our AP operations. This role will be critical in improving existing workflows, clearing backlogs, and supporting a potential transition to an offshore AP structure. You will work closely with finance leadership to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across all AP processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management.
• Stabilize and streamline current AP processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
• Manage and reduce any existing backlog while implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Develop, refine, and maintain clear SOPs and process documentation (including Loom/video-based guides where applicable).
• Support knowledge transfer and onboarding for offshore or distributed AP teams.
• Partner closely with the Controller and Finance team to support month-end close and reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and system enhancements.

What Success Looks Like

• AP processes are stabilized, documented, and running efficiently.
• Backlogs are cleared and workflows are optimized.
• Offshore or distributed teams are successfully onboarded and productive.
• Improved visibility, accuracy, and timeliness across AP operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership or management roles.
• Background in consumer, retail, or eCommerce industries preferred.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems (ideally NetSuite or similar platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to step into complex or disorganized environments and quickly drive structure and improvements.
• Experience supporting process transitions, offshoring, or scaling finance operations is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.