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Manager, Accounts Payable
Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Posted 3 days ago
Own end-to-end AP for a space manufacturer and lead a team of AP specialists while driving automation and AI into invoice processing.
This group is the backbone of financial operations managing all things operational, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management, and sales and use tax support. Their work is primarily outward-facing, dealing with transaction-oriented processes to ensure smooth and efficient financial activities. The group includes a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees based on their scope and level.
- p]:inline" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-streamdown="list-item"> Own Invoice Payment: Run end-to-end AP — intake/entry (PO & non-PO), 2/3-way matching, payment runs, aging — resolving escalations and blockers while keeping controls and segregation of duties intact
- p]:inline" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-streamdown="list-item"> Lead the AP Team: Manage AP Specialists' priorities and workload; drive growth through 1:1s, feedback, performance reviews, and training/cross-training
- p]:inline" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-streamdown="list-item"> Drive Performance: Track AP metrics (on-time rate, cycle time, match rate, aged backlog); use data to fix root causes and document scalable processes
- p]:inline" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-streamdown="list-item"> Manage Vendors & Partners: Resolve vendor/payment disputes; partner with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on PO issues and cash/payment forecasting
- p]:inline" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-streamdown="list-item"> Champion AP Automation: Drive automation/AI use cases in invoice processing; partner with Systems/Data to build and adopt new capabilities
- Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in accounting or finance-related fields
- 6+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting operations experience in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, including 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including PO and non-PO invoicing, 2 & 3-way matching, and payment execution
- Proven track record of 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 (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
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