Accounts Payable Lead

Summary

Join Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security company, as their Accounts Payable Lead. You will lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate and efficient transaction processing. This hands-on role involves managing the full cycle accounts payable process, overseeing the team, and contributing to the month-end close. You will work closely with the finance team and vendors. The position reports to the Global Treasurer and is remote on the East Coast, with a preference for a hybrid model in the NYC office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in accounts payable
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software is required
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle accounts payable process working closely with various other team functions
• Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring that vendor invoices are accurately processed, and payments are made in a timely manner
• Manage the AP team to ensure accurate recording of expenses and proper classification of transactions
• Assist the AP Manager with the accurate completion of monthly/annual close procedures and associated daily processes
• Work with procurement and operations to ensure timely approval of invoices and alignment with contractual terms
• Oversee and manage all outgoing payments
• Act as a liaison between the company and vendor contacts
• Prepare and revise documentation of AP processes and procedures and ensure AP staff are informed and following the departments documented procedures; Assist with special projects and system implementations and improvements as requested by the AP Manager in support of the overall AP mission

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for a publicly traded company preferred