Accounts Payable Manager at Flourish Research

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Leadership, Vendor Management, GAAP, Process Enhancements, Communication, Excel, Problem Solving, Risk Assessment, Data Analysis, Attention to Detail, Automation, Collaboration, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Auditing

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. We have an opening for an Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our growing accounting team! This is a Remote position. The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the company’s end-to-end AP function to ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments. This role leads the AP team, strengthens internal controls, drives automation and best practices, and partners cross-functionally with procurement, accounting, and operations to optimize the procure-to-pay process and support organizational objectives. The AP Manager reports to the Controller, Sr. Director of Finance. Schedule: Monday-Friday, Normal Business Hours Compensation: $80k - $90k base salary + 10% annual bonus Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with 4% match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 10 company holidays. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team (including specialists); set priorities, KPIs, and service levels. Oversee daily AP processes: invoice intake, three-way match, approvals, and payment execution (ACH, wires, checks). Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax regulations; maintain and enhance internal controls. Manage vendor relationships; resolve escalated payment issues promptly and professionally. Review and approve weekly payment runs; monitor cash disbursements and vendor spend. Streamline and automate AP workflows; support system implementations and process redesign initiatives. Ensure accurate, timely GL recording; prepare month-end accruals, reconciliations, and AP journal entries. Support audits with documentation and timely responses; partner with procurement, accounting, and FP&A to improve P2P. Provide reporting and analysis on AP metrics and process performance. Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written, and in appearance) when interacting with all staff, clients, and vendors. Additional duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in clinical research or healthcare, leading an Accounts Payable function. 3+ years of people leadership required. Start-up experience with agility and tolerance for ambiguity. Strong vendor-management track record; GAAP experience required. Knowledge & Skills: Proven ability to drive process enhancements and scalable workflows. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication (oral/written). Proficient in NetSuite and Office 365; strong Excel skills; comfortable with large data sets. Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis; ability to prioritize and influence across teams. Flourish Research offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others! Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive. Flourish Research represents one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial companies with robust capabilities in the therapeutic areas of cardiology/metabolic disorders/renal, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccines. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. Flourish Research strives to build an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, which reflects the diversity of our local communities. We promote education, acceptance, and inclusion because there is beauty in diversity. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU! It is the policy of Flourish Research not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the company’s end-to-end AP function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role leads the AP team, strengthens internal controls, and partners with other departments to optimize the procure-to-pay process.