Accounts Payable Manager (R2176)
Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.
Projects you might work on:
Managing a team of approximately three to four, including supervision, performance management, training, and other line management responsibilities. Implementing and monitoring standard procedures and improving the internal control environment across the team. Managing the month end process for accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and credit cards to ensure that deadlines are met with all applicable accounts, including reconciliations. Building relationships with key suppliers and key internal business partners in materials and supply chain. Overseeing the purchase ledger function, ensuring all invoices are processed and payment runs are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Ensuring all supplier statements are fully reconciled on a monthly basis. Improving the purchase ledger and expense reimbursement process, including system implementations and enhancements. Standardization of Purchase Order to Payment process across the group. Approvals of bank payments in line with group policies. Working closely with the management accounting teams to support accurate reporting for the group. Supporting the Year End and interim audit processes as required. Staying informed of changes in financial regulations and legislation as applicable to the team. Provide weekly updates to the Controller using meaningful metrics and KPIs to aid monitoring the performance of the team Support Treasury and cash forecasting process Manage expense reimbursement process, including coding reviews and approvals for submitted expense reports Conduct expense report audits to ensure compliance with company policy Required qualifications:
At least 5 years of Accounting experience, plus 3 years of people leadership experience.Implementation of system enhancements related to the Accounts Payable process Experience with banking integrations, native or external purchase order systems, budgeting tools, etc. Build out of AP function with leading practices to be best in class Preferred qualifications:
Experience in Manufacturing industry a plus.Experience with Costpoint a plus Implementation experience with banking integrations, native or external purchase order systems, budgeting tools, etc. Experience with international expansions a plus Experience with government regulations preferred
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Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.
Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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