Manager, Accounts Payable

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

6d•$119,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead accounts payable operations within the financial operations group. The role owns the end-to-end invoice payment process, manages the AP team, monitors performance, resolves vendor and cross-functional issues, and advances automation initiatives. The financial operations group also supports accounts receivable, credit management, and sales and use tax.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher; accounting or finance-related fields preferred.
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 end-to-end procure-to-pay processes, including PO and non-PO invoicing, two- and three-way matching, and payment execution.
Demonstrated experience managing AP performance metrics and driving 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.
Acute attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively, 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 in fast-growing startups and/or manufacturing; space manufacturing experience is especially valued.
Specific experience with Infor LN ERP.

Responsibilities

Run end-to-end accounts payable, including invoice intake and entry for PO and non-PO invoices, two- and three-way matching, payment runs, and aging management.
Resolve invoice payment escalations and blockers while maintaining controls and segregation of duties.
Manage AP Specialists' priorities and workload; support their development through one-on-ones, feedback, performance reviews, and training or cross-training.
Track AP performance 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 and partner with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on purchase order issues and cash and payment forecasting.
Drive automation and AI use cases in invoice processing, partnering with Systems and Data teams to build and adopt new capabilities.