Accounts Payable Manager

Summary

Join Samsara as their Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounts payable operations and processes. Manage and supervise the AP team, collaborate with other departments, and partner with Procurement Operations. Develop and implement efficient and scalable AP processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance. This remote position, open to candidates in Mexico, requires a strong background in accounting, AP management, and team leadership. You will play a key role in improving Samsara's financial operations and contribute to the success of a rapidly growing company. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 9 years of equivalent experience in Accounting
• 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• 2+ years of people management/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ERP Systems, preferably NetSuite and Zendesk
• Proficient in Excel
• SOX compliance required

Responsibilities

• Supervise the processing of high volume invoices accurately, timely, and efficiently
• Handle invoices in multi-currency from domestic and international vendors
• Work closely with individuals at all levels of the Company to ensure timely and appropriate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Assist with weekly payments runs to ensure timely payments to vendors
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries via our email management tool
• Maintain accounts payable vendor payment records
• Reconcile account statements
• Prepare annual 1099 reporting in collaboration with legal and payroll
• Oversee the monthly closing process for accounts payable and associated accounts. This responsibility includes managing the AP Soft close process, monitoring AP aging, and handling accruals. All of this will be done within an agile environment that is abundant in data
• Partner with the Treasury Department to plan and execute cash management needs
• Create and maintain AP Forecast and actively provide recommendations to streamline the process
• Create comprehensive analyses, schedules, and presentations focusing on Accounts Payable to support audit and tax filings
• Manage and develop team members to meet key metrics such as on-time and accurate invoice processing
• Act as point of escalation for accounts payable and business process owners to ensure timely remediation of issues
• Strong background in utilizing technology to automate and streamline invoice management processes
• Ability to manage the full lifecycle of technology implementation, from planning and testing to deployment and training
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and recommend changes and improvements to the accounts payable processes and systems to ensure scalability
• Establish robust key performance indicators and SLAs to effectively monitor the volume, intricacy, and efficiency of AP processing
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify critical issues hindering scalable and efficient growth and communicate these findings to management
• Document AP processes that are compliant with AP policies and internal controls
• Develop, maintain, and perform AP SOX and operational controls
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess exceptional attention to detail, work with a sense of urgency and analytical mindset , self-motivation, proficiency in navigating systems, and a strong ability to collaborate effectively as a team member
• Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• The ability to meet or exceed deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Data analytics and/or Tableau experience are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund