Accounts Payable Manager

Title of role: Accounts Payable Manager 
Location: Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

About the Role:

The Accounts Payable Manager plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate and efficient processing of vendor invoices and payments in a fast paced e-commerce retail environment.  The role manages day to day operations, leads and develops the team, identifies and implements process improvements, and partners cross functionally with key internal stakeholders. The AP Manager ensures compliance with internal controls supports vendor relationships and delivers strong reporting and analytics to drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

AP Operations:

• Oversee daily invoice processing and payment runs including employee expense reimbursement.
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor master maintenance.
• Ensure timely month end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor the AP team, providing guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
• Delegate workload and communicate clear daily and weekly expectations
• Support the senior manager with staffing plans and resource allocation.

Vendor and Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as primary point of escalation for vendor inquiries, resolving issues promptly.
• Manage vendor relationships including contract related items and credit limit discussions.
• Collaborate with merchandising teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Partner with treasury on payment scheduling and forecasting AP related cash flows.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Maintain AP dashboards, KPIs and operational metrics.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for finance leadership.
• Analyze trends and KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings or operational efficiency.

System & Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to optimize ERP performance and AP related workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Support system upgrades, testing and process documentation as needed.

Compliance:

• Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure compliance with tax and audit requirements (W-9, 1099).
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and support external audits requests.

Experience and Background Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Retail industry experience required, with strong familiarity with vendor terms and high-volume invoice environments.
• Experience with factor relationships
• Experience managing offshore or outsourced teams is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What We Offer:

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

Work Authorization
Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.