# Accounts Payable Manager (AP Manager)

> Activate Talent · Mexico (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-01

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** AT1B

## Description

### **Accounts Payable Manager (AP Manager)**

**Location:** Remote

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

### **About the Role**

We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven **Accounts Payable Manager** to lead and stabilize our AP operations. This role will be critical in improving existing workflows, clearing backlogs, and supporting a potential transition to an offshore AP structure. You will work closely with finance leadership to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across all AP processes.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management.
-   Stabilize and streamline current AP processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
-   Manage and reduce any existing backlog while implementing sustainable process improvements.
-   Develop, refine, and maintain clear SOPs and process documentation (including Loom/video-based guides where applicable).
-   Support knowledge transfer and onboarding for offshore or distributed AP teams.
-   Partner closely with the Controller and Finance team to support month-end close and reporting requirements.
-   Identify and implement opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and system enhancements.

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   AP processes are stabilized, documented, and running efficiently.
-   Backlogs are cleared and workflows are optimized.
-   Offshore or distributed teams are successfully onboarded and productive.
-   Improved visibility, accuracy, and timeliness across AP operations.

## Requirements

-   Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership or management roles.

-   Background in **consumer, retail, or eCommerce** industries preferred.
-   Strong experience working with ERP systems (ideally **NetSuite** or similar platforms).
-   Demonstrated ability to step into complex or disorganized environments and quickly drive structure and improvements.
-   Experience supporting process transitions, offshoring, or scaling finance operations is a plus.
-   Detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

## Apply

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