Accounts Payable Manager at Harness

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, ERP Systems, Payment Systems, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Process Improvements, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Compliance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace. Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We’re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (“AP”) Manager to lead the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including timely invoice processing, vendor payments, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reporting of key metrics. This role will oversee the accounts payable team, providing mentorship, training, and timely performance feedback. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, contracts, and project teams to streamline processes and ensure timely, accurate payments. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving process improvements and enhancing AP team performance. About the role Manage the full accounts payable cycle and month-end close process, including accruals and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, including hands-on support as needed. Maintain compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and accounting standards. Review AP-related journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly results. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Oversee vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance activities, including 1099 reporting and tax documentation. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing AP team—setting goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional growth. Partner with procurement, project management, and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and align AP activities with project budgets. Support external audits and strengthen internal controls. Monitor compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Oversee the company-wide credit card program, ensuring compliance, proper use, and accurate reporting. About you Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance function, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and AP processes. Proficiency in ERP and payment systems such as NetSuite, ZIP, and Ramp. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, Sites). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Work Location Remote from the East Coast (U.S) What you will have at Harness Competitive salary Comprehensive healthcare benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Flexible work schedule Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events Monthly internet reimbursement The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $160,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers. Pay transparency $140,000—$160,000 USD Harness in the news: Harness AI Tackles Software Development’s Real Bottleneck After 'Vibe Coding' Comes 'Vibe Testing' (Almost) Startup Within a Startup: Empowering Intrapreneurs for Scalable Innovation - Jyoti Bansal (Harness) Jyoti Bansal, Harness | theCUBEd Awards Eight years after selling AppDynamics to Cisco, Jyoti Bansal is pursuing an unusual merger Harness snags Split.io, as it goes all in on feature flags and experiments Exclusive: Jyoti Bansal-led Harness has raised $150 million in debt financing All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations. If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at security@harness.io. You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission’s website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts payable cycle and month-end close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Oversee the accounts payable team, providing mentorship and support for professional growth.