Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

The finance and accounting department here at SpaceX is a fast-paced group that is responsible for all of our financial matters. The Accounts Payable team is responsible for processing and issuing all vendor disbursements in a timely manner. We’re looking for a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the team and oversee all AP operations with the goal of driving efficiencies in the overall disbursement process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and maintain systems to automate and improve efficiency related to the AP disbursement process, including coordinating with our application software team on ERP enhancements
• Supervise a team of up to seven accounts payable specialists including training and development, task delegation, and performance management
• Ensure adherence to proper AP accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Ensure all invoices are paid within terms, which requires collaboration with cross-functional departments to confirm proper three-way match and timely release of payment
• Develop, maintain, and analyze numerous metrics to track operational productivity and AP aging
• Manage vendor relations and be the main point of contact for any escalated vendor issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
• 8+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a supervisor/manager
• Experience with OCR, Docushare, electronic invoicing, and other automation technologies
• Familiarity with SQL
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven leadership on process and system improvement projects
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or other ERP systems
• Strong understanding of general accounting and internal controls related to accounts payable

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.