Accounts Payable Manager

Flourish Research

88d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. We have an opening for an Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our growing accounting team! This is a Remote position. The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the company’s end-to-end AP function to ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments. This role leads the AP team, strengthens internal controls, drives automation and best practices, and partners cross-functionally with procurement, accounting, and operations to optimize the procure-to-pay process and support organizational objectives. The AP Manager reports to the Controller, Sr. Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in clinical research or healthcare, leading an Accounts Payable function.
• 3+ years of people leadership required.
• Start-up experience with agility and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Strong vendor-management track record; GAAP experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to drive process enhancements and scalable workflows.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication (oral/written).
• Proficient in NetSuite and Office 365; strong Excel skills; comfortable with large data sets.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis; ability to prioritize and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team (including specialists); set priorities, KPIs, and service levels.
• Oversee daily AP processes: invoice intake, three-way match, approvals, and payment execution (ACH, wires, checks).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax regulations; maintain and enhance internal controls.
• Manage vendor relationships; resolve escalated payment issues promptly and professionally.
• Review and approve weekly payment runs; monitor cash disbursements and vendor spend.
• Streamline and automate AP workflows; support system implementations and process redesign initiatives.
• Ensure accurate, timely GL recording; prepare month-end accruals, reconciliations, and AP journal entries.
• Support audits with documentation and timely responses; partner with procurement, accounting, and FP&A to improve P2P.
• Provide reporting and analysis on AP metrics and process performance.
• Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written, and in appearance) when interacting with all staff, clients, and vendors.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with 4% match
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• referral program
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 15 days of PTO + 10 company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree