Accounts Payable Manager

BridgeBio Pharma•San Francisco, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will support the Senior Manager of Procurement & AP by managing the day-to-day AP operations of multiple entities. This role will manage the processing of invoices, execution of payment runs, GL journal entry reviews, and account reconciliations. The AP Manager will be the point person for the AP activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies while maintaining strong collaboration cross-functionally with both vendors and internal stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in Procurement and AP with at least 1 + years in a lead or supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Strong knowledge of AP processes, GL journal entries, and account reconciliations
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), MS Office and other finance systems (e.g., Concur, Coupa)
Familiarity with US GAAP and basic SOX/internal control requirements as they relate to AP
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas) and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge/experience with AI tools and their capabilities
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, proactive thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors

Responsibilities

Lead daily AP operations including managing the workload of the Accounts Payable team to ensure that accuracy of AP data, vendors are paid timely and vendor inquiries are responded to and resolved in a timely manner invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Review and approve GL journal entries related to AP transactions
Lead monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Ensure AP activity is properly recorded in compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls
Maintain and enforce AP policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls
Identify opportunities for process automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Proactively safeguard against duplicate payments and fraud
Responsible for SOX and audit walkthroughs
Manage Year End 1099 reporting
Support system enhancements and integrations (ERP, expense systems, etc.)
Research and determine use cases for AI chatbots/tools
Serve as the primary point of contact for AP-related inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders
Work closely with Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting to resolve issues and ensure alignment
Support vendor onboarding, payment terms negotiation, and dispute resolution
Provide guidance and training to AP staff on daily tasks and company policies
Act as a liaison between AP team members and the Senior Manager, escalating issues when necessary
Support SOX and audit requests and provide documentation as needed

Benefits

Market leading compensation
401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
Employee stock purchase program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals
Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work
Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability
Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office
People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities