Accounts Payable Manager - Remote Position

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join Chainguard, a pioneering company in open source software. This Accounts Payable Manager remote position offers you the opportunity to own and scale our accounts payable function as we grow rapidly. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely AP activities while collaborating with various teams.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor setup, and exception management.
• Ensure accurate and timely AP activity, including proper coding, approvals, and cutoff in alignment with accounting policies.
• Design, document, and continuously improve scalable AP processes, controls, and approval workflows that meet audit and internal control standards.
• Serve as the internal escalation point for AP-related questions, vendor inquiries, and cross-functional issues.
• Partner with Procurement and Legal on vendor onboarding, spend governance, and contract alignment.
• Collaborate with the accounting team on month-end and year-end close activities.
• Identify and implement automation and tooling improvements to reduce manual work and improve data quality.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to monitor AP performance, quality, and timeliness.
• Support financial audits with clear documentation and process insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting operations, with direct ownership of AP processes.
• Strong understanding of AP-related internal controls, approvals, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure, accountability, and operational rigor to growing environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear, direct communicator who is comfortable partnering cross-functionally.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Ramp (or similar ERP and spend management tools).

Nice to Have

• Experience in a remote-first work environment.
• Familiarity with automation tools for AP processes.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.

What We Offer

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone, and internet costs.
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options.
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and reset.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.