Manager, AP

Long Wall • Long Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager owns the Company's accounts payable and expense management functions. This role serves as a key partner across Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and other business functions. This is a highly visible, hands-on role with significant ownership, reporting directly to the Controller. In addition to managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, this position plays a key role in developing scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, improving cross-functional workflows, and supporting the continued growth and evolution of the finance organization. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable executing operational responsibilities, solving complex problems, and driving process improvements across the business.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience managing full-cycle accounts payable processes
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
• Experience administering corporate credit card and expense reimbursement programs, including transaction review, approvals, and policy enforcement
• Experience preparing and filing annual Form 1099s and maintaining vendor tax documentation (e.g., W-9 collection and validation)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
• US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting high-growth or manufacturing organizations
• Experience with government contracting or regulated industries
• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation platforms
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience supervising or leading AP staff

Responsibilities

• Process and code invoices accurately, ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation to verify accuracy and completeness
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and escalations
• Manage vendor onboarding activities, including collection and review of required documentation, vendor setup, and vendor master maintenance
• Partner with Supply Chain, Legal, and business stakeholders to support efficient procure-to-pay workflows and ensure compliance with company policies
• Prepare and file annual Form 1099 reporting and maintain vendor tax documentation
• Administer company credit card and expense reimbursement programs, including transaction review and coding, reimbursement approvals, spend monitoring, and escalation of policy exceptions as appropriate
• Serve as system administrator for expense management platforms and related workflows
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a scalable and compliant finance function
• Provide leadership, training, and oversight for future AP team members as the organization grows

Benefits

• Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
• 4% 401k match
• Student loan repayment assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance program
• Long Wall paid financial wellness program
• Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED