Accounts Payable Manager

Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 2,300 customers, including Atlassian, Jersey Mike’s, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour, rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people are using their products, they can deliver better product experiences that drive growth. 

As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners.

Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.

Amplitude’s mission is to help companies build better products.  By building best-in-class teams, we create best-in-class products that customers love.  We approach challenges with humility, we take ownership over our work, and our growth mindset pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers.

Amplitude is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who is highly motivated to learn and grow within the organization and proven ability to thrive successfully in a fast paced multi-task oriented environment.  We are also looking for a person who is a great executor and leader that will manage an existing AP team and help enhance our AP process.

Overview: The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's accounts payable processes and functions in a timely and efficient manner. This includes managing accounting functions including maintenance of accounts payable, related accounts reconciliation, and ensuring adherence to all our policies and procedures. This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Management:

• Oversee the AP team in day-to-day accounts payable functions such as reviewing, coding, and processing bills.
• Ensure timely processing and payment of invoices, verifying validity and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Regularly review processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Ensure best practices are followed in the accounts payable function.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processes.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to accounts payable staff.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze accounts payable ledgers.
• Assist in month-end closing processes.
• Generate accounts payable reports to assist in evaluations of Company spend.

Compliance & Policy Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures in the day-to-day conduct and supervision of accounts payable operations.
• Keep abreast of federal, state, and local financial requirements; advise management on needed actions.

Vendor Management:

• Resolve vendor disputes and handle inquiries related to invoices.
• Oversee the AP team in ensuring accurate vendor records, including tax forms, payment histories, and contracts.

Systems and Technology:

• Oversee the use and optimization of our accounts payable software and systems, specifically Zip.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounts payable processes and procedures.

Cash Management:

• Monitor company cash flow in relation to accounts payable.
• Work closely with the accounting team to forecast weekly payment requirements.

Internal Collaboration:

• Partner with the procurement team in ensuring the purchasing process is streamlined and purchase requisitions are in place for invoices received.
• Participate in cross-functional company projects as a representative for the accounts payable team.

Audits and External Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure