Manager, AP at Spartan Race Inc

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Leadership, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Payment Processing, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Technology Solutions, Internal Controls, Audit Compliance, Attention to Detail, Communication, Relationship Building, Business Acumen, Self-Directed

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Description ABOUT US Welcome to Spartan Race! We redefine working hard, playing harder, and being part of the most exhilarating team in endurance sports. Our events, including Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond their limits. We also offer fitness, health, and nutrition services to transform lives. Join us in breaking boundaries and making the impossible possible. ABOUT THE GIG Location: Boston, MA Department: Finance Type: Full Time onsite 4 days a week Key Responsibilities Lead the Philippine based Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Weekly vendor payment processing, including end-to-end three-way matching across Bill.com, Bank of America, and NetSuite. Serve as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders across Accounting, Operations, Commercial, Treasury, IT, HR, Audit, Marketing, and Legal, providing responsive and solutions-oriented support on AP matters. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and scalability of payments function. Set direction for the Accounts Payable function to align with Finance team goals and support continuous improvement, analytics and automation across processes, systems, and team performance. Drive strategic initiatives within AP, including enhancing use of systems (Bill.com, NetSuite), and reducing manual or inefficient tasks. Identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions and automation to streamline workflows, improve transparency, and reduce operational risk. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of AP-related monthly close activities, including accruals, key vendor reconciliations, and vendor aging reviews. Act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, and policy exceptions, partnering cross-functionally to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Maintain and enforce internal controls within AP, ensuring proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and compliance with company policies. Support audit and compliance efforts (e.g. 1099's) by ensuring the AP function is well-organized, documented, and responsive to inquiries. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding the company’s financial integrity. Requirements 7+ years of work experience with 2+ years in leading an Accounts Payable team Hands-on experience with Bill.com and NetSuite required; Amex portal experience preferred. Proven ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders both internally and externally. Self-directed, dynamic, and customer-centric change-agent who thrives in a challenging and changing environment Highly collaborative; aligns effectively with colleagues and business partners to deliver results while maximizing the success of all contributors Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, productivity enhancement, and continuous learning. Bachelor’s Degree Required Excellent attention to detail required Business acumen to develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders and provide a strategic perspective in discussions and communications

Responsibilities

The Manager, AP will lead the Philippine based Accounts Payable team, focusing on fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Key responsibilities include processing vendor payments, enhancing payment efficiency, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.