Accounts Payable Manager - Global

Legora AB • New York, NY

21h

About The Position

As a Global Accounts Payable Manager at Legora you will own and scale our AP function during a period of rapid expansion. This is a high-impact role focused on building a stable, well-controlled, and scalable global AP function from the ground up.

Requirements

• 9+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting operations, including ownership of AP processes in a multi-country environment
• Detailed understanding of AP-related internal controls, approvals, documentation, and audit requirements
• Proven ability to bring structure, consistency, and accountability to operational processes
• Organizationally adept, with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborator and communicator at heart, you thrive in building cross-functional understanding and partnerships
• Familiarity with ERPs and spend management systems

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across all global entities, including oversight of invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor setup
• Design, document, and maintain scalable AP processes, controls, and approval workflows aligned with audit requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely AP activity, including proper coding, approvals, and cutoff, in alignment with accounting policies
• Support month-end close activities relating to AP, including accruals and reconciliations
• Oversee the global vendor card program, including policy design, spend controls, and monitoring
• Serve as the internal escalation point for AP-related issues, vendor inquiries, and cross-functional questions
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality while maintaining compliance with country specific vendor regulations and payment requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
• HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
• Dental plans via MetLife
• Vision coverage through VSP Vision Care
• Family Support
• Generous parental leave
• Free access to Maven Clinic
• Dependent Care FSA
• Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
• Additional Perks
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life Insurance + STD/LTD
• 401(K) with generous company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed