Whatnot
Accounts Payable Manager
San Francisco, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 78 days ago
ComplianceAccountingForecastingFP&AProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuite
About the role
- 🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
- We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes.
- You'll work cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and business stakeholders to scale our AP operations as Whatnot grows globally.
Responsibilities
- Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories.
- We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy.
- We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
- This role will own the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, strong internal controls, and a best-in-class vendor experience.
- This role is ideal for a finance professional who is execution-driven, process-oriented, and excited about building scalable systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
- You will lead the day-to-day AP operations while managing a team and driving process improvements, system optimization, and policy compliance.
- Own the full accounts payable cycle - from purchase order and invoice receipt through approval, payment, and reconciliation.
- Manage and mentor a small team of AP associates.
- You'll provide guidance, prioritization support, and performance feedback.
- Partner with Finance and Legal to address compliance gaps.
Requirements
- As our next Accounts Payable Manager you should have 5+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, including at least 1 year managing teams or leading an
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations; international AP exposure a strong plus
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA a plus but not required)
- Strong proficiency in NetSuite (required) and procurement/AP tools such as Zip, Coupa, or similar
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations
- international AP exposure a strong plus
- Deep understanding of AP internal controls, payment fraud prevention, and segregation of duties
- Strong communication skills and can work effectively with vendors, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes
- Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Compensation
- Annual allowance towards Childcare
Benefits
- Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Home office setup allowance
- Monthly allowance for wellness
- Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Parental Leave
Company info
- Optimize AP workflows in NetSuite and Zip, identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
- Lead or contribute to system implementations or upgrades as the company scales.
- The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
- As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia.
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