Accounts Payable Manager

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

16d • $120,000 - $133,000

About The Position

As our Accounts Payable Manager , you will lead the evolution of our AP function, ensuring accurate financial operations, leading effectively, and improving how we do things for the future. You will help ensure financial discipline and vendor satisfaction while laying the foundation for scalable and efficient operations. In doing so, you will remove tactical load from leadership, unlock efficiency across our invoice-to-pay cycle, and help us continue our fast-paced growth with operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of AP or general accounting experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in an inventory-based environment, preferably a CPG company.
• Strong understanding of core accounting concepts and their application to the AP cycle.
• Experience working with or implementing ERP systems (SAP preferred); PO implementation a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working across digital platforms (e.g., iDocs, SAP).
• Track record of success in a high-growth or transformation-focused company.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive, strategic mindset; able to problem-solve independently while leading by example.
• Collaborative
• Curious
• Precise
• Accountable
• Service-oriented

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process—including vendor onboarding, invoice review, payment processing (checks, ACH, wires), and reconciliation.
• Own vendor setup and verification, ensuring complete documentation including insurance certificates and credit applications.
• Set up and manage ACH processes and optimize vendor payment terms, including execution of early pay discount opportunities.
• Apply accounting judgment to ensure correct categorization of expenses, deposits, prepaids, and fixed assets within the AP process.
• Support month-end close through timely accruals and accurate AP reporting.
• Lead the development and implementation of a Purchase Order system—starting from concept to cross-functional education and execution.
• Act as primary contact for internal teams and vendors regarding payment inquiries, resolution, and compliance.
• Identify and drive improvements to workflows, automation opportunities, and internal controls within the AP function.
• Maintain complete and organized documentation for audits, controls, and reporting.
• Support broader Finance initiatives and partner cross-functionally to ensure spending alignment with budgets and business goals.
• Manage a small, growing AP team (currently two employees), balancing daily execution with team development and support.

Benefits

• We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
• Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees