Accounts Payable Manager

<h3><strong>The role, in a nutshell</strong></h3> <p>Chainguard is building the secure foundation for software, and we’re growing quickly. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to own and scale our AP function as we do.</p> <p>Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take full ownership of end-to-end accounts payable operations bringing structure, clarity, and strong internal controls to a critical function. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with real visibility and accountability. You’ll partner closely with Procurement, Legal, and FPA, and serve as the go-to expert for all things AP.</p> <p>If you thrive in fast-moving environments, care deeply about clean execution, and enjoy building scalable processes that hold up under scrutiny, we’d love to meet you.</p> <h3><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor setup, and exception management<br><br></li> <li>Ensure accurate and timely AP activity, including proper coding, approvals, and cutoff in alignment with accounting policies<br><br></li> <li>Design, document, and continuously improve scalable AP processes, controls, and approval workflows that meet audit and internal control standards<br><br></li> <li>Serve as the internal escalation point for AP-related questions, vendor inquiries, and cross-functional issues<br><br></li> <li>Partner with Procurement and Legal on vendor onboarding, spend governance, and contract alignment<br><br></li> <li>Collaborate with the accounting team on month-end and year-end close activities<br><br></li> <li>Identify and implement automation and tooling improvements to reduce manual work and improve data quality<br><br></li> <li>Develop KPIs and reporting to monitor AP performance, quality, and timeliness<br><br></li> <li>Support financial audits with clear documentation and process insights<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field<br><br></li> <li>6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting operations, with direct ownership of AP processes<br><br></li> <li>Strong understanding of AP-related internal controls, approvals, documentation standards, and audit requirements<br><br></li> <li>Demonstrated ability to bring structure, accountability, and operational rigor to growing environments<br><br></li> <li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting<br><br></li> <li>Clear, direct communicator who is comfortable partnering cross-functionally<br><br></li> <li>Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Ramp (or similar ERP and spend management tools)<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Nice to have</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company<br><br></li> <li>Exposure to multinational operations or intercompany accounting<br><br></li> <li>Experience supporting financial audits and/or SOX compliance<br><br></li> <li>Interest in applying AI or automation tools to modernize accounts payable workflows</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$128,000</span><span class="divider"></span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.</p> <p>Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. </p> <p>Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.</p> <p> </p> <p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)