Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Accounts Payable Manager to spearhead our Accounts Payable function.  This pivotal role is key in orchestrating a seamless procure-to-pay process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all AP transactions. 

ABOUT THE JOB 

You will be the driving force behind maintaining vendor partnerships, championing technological advancements, and strategically optimizing our AP operations to support Anduril's continued growth.  The ideal candidate is a strategic visionary with a demonstrated history of leading high-performing AP teams and a passion for innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strategic AP Leadership: Drive the overarching strategy for the Accounts Payable department, deeply embedding the core tenets of Scalability, Digital Transformation, and Standardization to future-proof our operations.  Champion a proactive, forward-looking approach to AP management.
• Procure-to-Pay Oversight:  Provide visionary leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the Accounts Payable team.  Ensure flawless execution of all departmental objectives, from invoice ingestion and validation through to payment disbursement and reconciliation.
• Process Evolution & Automation:  Continuously analyze, re-engineer, and optimize AP workflows to achieve peak efficiency, drive significant cost savings, and elevate accuracy.  Actively identify and champion opportunities for automation, implementing industry-leading best practices.
• Technology & System Mastery:  Lead the strategic implementation, rigorous optimization, and ongoing administration of critical AP technologies.  This includes deep expertise in Oracle Fusion (ERP) and advanced automation tools such as Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR) and workflow automation platforms.
• Exceptional Vendor Engagement:  Cultivate and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with our vendor base.  Proactively manage inquiries, resolve disputes with diplomacy and efficiency, and strategically negotiate favorable payment terms and contracts that align with our financial objectives.
• Precision in Transactional Integrity:  Lead the timely processing of all vendor invoices, ensuring strict adherence to proper coding, authorization protocols, and all company policies.  Manage 1099 compliance and reporting.  Oversee the thorough reconciliation of vendor statements and the swift resolution of any discrepancies.
• Punctual and Secure Disbursements: Ensure all vendor payments are processed accurately and on schedule, maintaining adherence to payment calendars and internal controls designed to safeguard company assets.
• Analytics & Strategic Reporting:  Generate sophisticated and timely AP reports for leadership, providing deep insights into AP aging, detailed vendor spend analysis, and critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  Leverage data analytics to identify emerging trends, anticipate challenges, and pinpoint areas for strategic improvement.
• Audit Readiness & Support:  Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits related to the Accounts Payable function, providing comprehensive documentation and support.
• Talent Cultivation & Team Excellence:  Lead the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of high-caliber AP staff.  Foster an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and exceptional performance.  Conduct regular, constructive performance reviews and provide ongoing, actionable feedback.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.  Active CPA certification or MBA is preferred.
• Experience:  A minimum of 7+ years of progressive and impactful experience in Accounts Payable, with a proven track record of at least 3+ years in a strategic supervisory or managerial capacity.
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