Manager, Accounts Payable

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

6d•$119,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end accounts payable operations and manage the AP team. The role oversees invoice intake and entry for purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, matching, payment runs, aging, and resolution of escalations, while maintaining appropriate controls and segregation of duties. The manager sets priorities and workload for AP Specialists, supports their development through regular one-on-ones, feedback, performance reviews, and training, and tracks operational metrics to improve timeliness, accuracy, and process efficiency. The role also resolves vendor and payment disputes, partners with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on purchase order issues and payment forecasting, and advances AP automation and AI capabilities in collaboration with Systems and Data teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in accounting or a finance-related field.
At least 6 years of Accounts Payable or accounting operations experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including PO and non-PO invoicing, 2- and 3-way matching, and payment execution.
A track record of managing AP performance metrics and achieving measurable improvements in payment timeliness and accuracy.
Experience implementing AP automation, OCR, or AI-enabled invoice processing tools.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel, and invoice automation or workflow tools.
Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and clear communication with team members, vendors, and cross-functional partners at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP), CPA, or an advanced degree.
Experience at fast-growing start-ups and/or in manufacturing; space manufacturing experience is especially valued.
Infor LN ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice intake and entry for PO and non-PO invoices, 2- and 3-way matching, payment runs, and aging.
Resolve escalations and blockers while maintaining controls and segregation of duties.
Manage AP Specialists' priorities and workload and support their development through one-on-ones, feedback, performance reviews, and training or cross-training.
Track AP metrics, including on-time payment rate, cycle time, match rate, and aged backlog, and use data to address root causes and document scalable processes.
Resolve vendor and payment disputes.
Partner with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on PO issues and cash or payment forecasting.
Drive automation and AI use cases in invoice processing, partnering with Systems and Data teams to develop and adopt new capabilities.