Hermeus

Hermeus

Accounts Payable & Travel Expense Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$150kDetected 12 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingForecastingProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

  • The AP/T&E Manager will own and scale the full Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense functions in a high-growth environment.
  • This role is responsible for building efficient, automated, and compliant processes that can handle increasing transaction volume, support multiple government contracts, and prepare the company for further scaling.

Responsibilities

  • Own End-to-End AP Operations: Manage invoice intake, three-way matching, coding, approval workflows, payment execution (ACH, wire, checks), vendor reconciliations, and aging management to ensure timely and accurate payments.
  • Lead T&E Program: Administer corporate card programs, expense policy enforcement, review and approval of expense reports (using tools like Ramp, Concur, or similar), and employee reimbursements.
  • Scale Processes for Growth: Design and implement scalable workflows, automation (OCR, workflow tools, AI-assisted matching), and system integrations to handle growth. Prepare for and support internal/external audits.
  • Vendor & Relationship Management: Maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate payment terms and discounts, resolve disputes, and manage 1099/Misc reporting.
  • Month End Close Reporting & Analysis: Book AP journal entries and perform reconciliations for month end close. Provide AP/T&E metrics and insights (aging reports, cash flow forecasting, spend analytics) to leadership.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Build and mentor a high-performing AP/T&E team as the company grows (hiring, training, performance management).
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process automation, policy updates, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and visibility.
  • CAS & Government Compliance: Ensure AP and T&E processes support CAS standards (e.g., proper cost accumulation, segregation of direct/indirect costs, treatment of unallowable costs) and DCAA audit readiness.
  • Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today.
  • By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield.

Requirements

  • Systems & Automation: Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing AP/T&E tools (e.g., NetSuite, Ramp, Concur, or similar).
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Nice to have

  • 6+ years in Accounts Payable and T&E, with at least 3-4 years in a managerial role.
  • Prior experience in a high-growth company or government contracting environment is strongly preferred.

Skills

  • Strong project management and change management abilities.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment while maintaining compliance rigor.
  • Prepare for and support internal/external audits.
  • Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing AP/T&E tools (e.g., NetSuite, Ramp, Concur, or similar).
  • Proven track record of driving automation and process improvement in scaling environments.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
  • Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
  • Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
  • Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
  • Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
  • At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package.
  • We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

Equal opportunity

  • Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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