AP Manager

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

8d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Harbinger Motors are looking for an experienced AP Manager with a strong accounting background and a solid understanding of accounts payable principles, practices, and procedures. This role will be responsible for the continuous improvement and automation of the platform underlying the AP and OPEX processes. Cross functional collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, and department heads is essential to this role, so effective communication and project management skills are a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting.
5+ years of experience related to Accounts Payable with a solid understanding of accounts payable principles, practices, and procedures, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Experience managing an offshore AP team.
Strong desire to build and improve processes that streamline and automate operations
Strong understanding of general ledger structures, accounting skills, and financial reporting
Experience working with modern ERP, Expense, and Procurement systems (e.g. NetSuite, Ramp, and Coupa highly preferred)
Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Team Management: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team. Set clear performance goals, monitor KPIs (such as Days Payable Outstanding and processing accuracy), and distribute workload effectively to eliminate bottlenecks.
Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day AP operations, including the receipt, verification, and processing of invoices for goods and services. Ensure all payments are executed accurately and on schedule.
Month-End Close: Lead the AP portion of the monthly financial close process. This includes preparing accruals, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and analyzing vendor statements to ensure the general ledger is accurate.
Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex vendor disputes and payment issues.
Tax Compliance: Oversee the annual 1099 reporting process and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal tax laws regarding vendor payments.
Cash Flow Management: Collaborate with the Treasury/Finance department to forecast cash requirements and manage payment timing to optimize working capital.
KPI Tracking: Analyze and report on key metrics—such as cost per invoice, early discount capture rate, and invoice exception rates—to identify trends and drive efficiency.