Manager, Accounts Payable

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)•New York, NY

4d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

What You Will Own & Drive Financial Operations & Compliance Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with company policy and GAAP Maintain strong internal controls and documentation of processes Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment runs (ACH, wire, check) Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting compliance Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries Partner with Accounting leadership to ensure accurate accruals and month-end close activities Client Service and Continuous Improvement Proactively provide payment statuses to vendors and remain responsive to all questions and follow up needs Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement Systems & Process Governance Serve as functional lead for NetSuite AP workflows, ensuring proper configuration, controls, and optimization Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability Maintain documented policies and standard operating procedures Partner with Finance Systems and IT to support system upgrades and integrations Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with FP&A, The Controllership, Procurement, and Legal to ensure alignment with budget, contract, and cash flow requirements Provide reporting and analysis on vendor spend, payment trends, and liabilities Serve as a point of escalation for vendor or internal stakeholder issues What You Will Bring Core Qualifications 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, ideally with exposure to accrual accounting methodologies Comfort working in a high volume environment Demonstrated expertise in NetSuite ERP (required) Experience managing a T+E process (desired, not required) Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks Experience operating in a multi-entity, corporate environment Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Operational rigor and attention to detail Sound judgment and integrity Process discipline and documentation excellence Ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment Executive presence and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, ideally with exposure to accrual accounting methodologies
Comfort working in a high volume environment
Demonstrated expertise in NetSuite ERP (required)
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
Experience operating in a multi-entity, corporate environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a T+E process (desired, not required)
Operational rigor and attention to detail
Sound judgment and integrity
Process discipline and documentation excellence
Ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment
Executive presence and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with company policy and GAAP
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation of processes
Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment runs (ACH, wire, check)
Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting compliance
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
Partner with Accounting leadership to ensure accurate accruals and month-end close activities
Proactively provide payment statuses to vendors and remain responsive to all questions and follow up needs
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Serve as functional lead for NetSuite AP workflows, ensuring proper configuration, controls, and optimization
Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
Maintain documented policies and standard operating procedures
Partner with Finance Systems and IT to support system upgrades and integrations
Collaborate with FP&A, The Controllership, Procurement, and Legal to ensure alignment with budget, contract, and cash flow requirements
Provide reporting and analysis on vendor spend, payment trends, and liabilities
Serve as a point of escalation for vendor or internal stakeholder issues

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!

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