Manager, Payments

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and vendor payments.
• Manage vendor relationships, including reconciliation of statements, resolution of discrepancies, and negotiation of payment terms.
• Maintain the accounts payable ledger, aging and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Oversee payroll operations for a distributed US-based workforce, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee compensation, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and reporting obligations.
• Manage the relationship with payroll system provider (Ceridien Dayforce) and internal People team partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Implement and maintain controls to safeguard payroll accuracy and employee data security.
• Oversee employee expenses related to the company including expense reimbursement and corporate card management.
• Ensure employees are submitting expenses in a timely manner based on deadlines set for month-end close.
• Manage the relationship with the expense system provider (SVB) to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and support SOX readiness.
• Prepare and analyze AP and payroll reports to support financial decision-making.
• Support month-end close processes, provide documentation for audits, and support cash forecasting.
• Supervise and mentor AP and payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process enhancements, leveraging automation, AI and systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex vendor, employee, and internal payment inquiries.
• Collaborate with our broader Finance leadership to optimize budgeting, reporting, working capital and strengthen financial operations.
• Partner with our People team to ensure alignment on employee data and onboarding & offboarding process flows.
• Work closely with bill approvers across the organization to help ensure timely payment of bills, as well as the accuracy of billings compared to budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll, or related finance function, with proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll compliance, and financial controls.
• Experience overseeing payroll administration for a distributed workforce; familiarity with payroll systems and outsourced payroll providers.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite required) and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial automation tools a plus.
• Proficiency in AP software and tools, including 3-way match capabilities (Tipalti experience preferred).
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, negotiations, and building strong business relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee and financial information with discretion.

Pay range: $110K - $130K

• Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the US.
• Equity stake
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Universal paid parental leave
• Monthly Hungryroot credit for delicious, healthy groceries
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits including One Medical, Spring Health, LiveHealth, Rightway care concierge, and more
• 401k
• A work from home stipend to support your initial home-office setup