Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

Arlington , United States

We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the newly created role of Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, reporting directly to the Assistant Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, implement best practices, and leverage technology to scale our AP operations. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented leader passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor management.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate coding, entry, and reconciliation of vendor invoices and payments.
  • Monitor payment schedules to ensure adherence to payment terms and cash flow optimization.
  • Provide training and guidance on AP processes, systems, and compliance standards.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in AP operations.
  • Evaluate and implement AP automation tools to support scalability and reduce manual tasks.
  • Oversee our credit card software, policies, and processes, ensuring that they are effectively managed and optimized to meet the company’s needs.
  • Analyze and maintain Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card programs on a global scale. 
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and analyze AP-related reports, including aging reports and accruals, for management.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving discrepancies and inquiries promptly.
  • Negotiate payment terms and manage vendor expectations to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in AP systems and ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis.
  • Experience in a high-growth or tech scale-up environment.
  • Familiarity with international payment processes, multi-currency transactions, and tax compliance.
  • Strong analytical skills and a process improvement mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with vendors.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Stock Options
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
  • Medical flex spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan - 401k
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
  • Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.

Auterion is the drone software platform built for enterprise that makes large-scale drone operations simple, safe and fully integrated in workflows. We’ve been on the same mission for over a decade, beginning with Pixhawk in 2008 and the revolutionary PX4 software created by our co-founder Lorenz Meier; today the world’s most widely used open-source drone autopilot operating system.  Our mission is to be the drone platform of choice for enterprise, government and drone manufacturers, while accelerating the drone industry by driving forward open standards to create a common, future-proof roadmap in a thriving, open ecosystem of buyers and vendors.  At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels and make an impact that matters.  With offices in California, USA, and Zurich, Switzerland, we offer a competitive salary, equity incentives, generous vacation, retirement and healthcare plans, flexible working, continuous development to widen your horizons, endless opportunities to have fun with a lively team, and the chance to fly a lot of drones. we’ve raised $25M in venture-backed funding from investors such as Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Tectonic Ventures. Our global customers include General Electric (GE) Aviation, Quantum Systems, Impossible Aerospace, and the U.S. Department of Defense. We’ve raised $25M in venture-backed funding from investors such as Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Tectonic Ventures. Our global customers include General Electric (GE) Aviation, Quantum Systems, Impossible Aerospace, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

View all jobs
Ace your job interview

Understand the required skills and qualifications, anticipate the questions you may be asked, and study well-prepared answers using our sample responses.

Accounts Payable Q&A's
Report this job
Apply for this job