Manager, Account Payable

Conga•Boston, MA

1d•$100,380 - $160,610•Onsite

About The Position

As Manager, Accounts Payable at Conga, you will lead the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense-related activities. You’ll oversee daily operations while building scalable processes that support a growing, global organization. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage a team, partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, Finance, and external vendors, and ensure strong controls and compliance across all AP activities. At Conga, the Accounts Payable function is critical to maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring financial accuracy. This role directly impacts cash flow management, financial reporting, and operational efficiency. The Manager, Accounts Payable plays a key role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. In addition, this role drives process improvements and automation initiatives that help scale the function as the business grows. This position is essential to delivering a seamless financial operation while supporting broader Finance and Accounting objectives.

Requirements

6–8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or accounting experience, including prior leadership experience.
Experience leading and developing AP teams, setting clear expectations, improving performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Deep knowledge of the AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment runs, and expense management.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all activities.
Track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements, including automation and system enhancements, to drive scalability and efficiency.
Collaborate effectively with Procurement, Accounting, FP&A, and other business partners to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure alignment.
Proactive and solutions-oriented, taking ownership of challenges and driving them through resolution without waiting for direction.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a SaaS or technology environment is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar
Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Ariba, or similar)
Strong proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and analysis
Experience managing high-volume invoice processing in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of three-way matching, vendor onboarding, and payment cycles
Experience managing international vendors and payments is a plus
Understanding of internal controls related to AP processes
Experience supporting audit requests and ensuring proper documentation
Proven ability to implement process improvements and automation initiatives
Experience scaling AP processes in a growing organization
Strong ability to manage vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies professionally and efficiently
Ability to balance internal priorities with external expectations
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring all transactions are processed correctly and efficiently.
Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Work cross-functionally to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver results that support the broader organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense-related activities.
Oversee daily operations while building scalable processes that support a growing, global organization.
Manage a team, partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, Finance, and external vendors.
Ensure strong controls and compliance across all AP activities.
Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.
Support month-end close activities.
Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives that help scale the function as the business grows.
Deliver a seamless financial operation while supporting broader Finance and Accounting objectives.