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Role Description

Chainguard is building the secure foundation for software, and we’re growing quickly. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to own and scale our AP function as we do.

Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take full ownership of end-to-end accounts payable operations bringing structure, clarity, and strong internal controls to a critical function. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with real visibility and accountability. You’ll partner closely with Procurement, Legal, and FP&A, and serve as the go-to expert for all things AP.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, care deeply about clean execution, and enjoy building scalable processes that hold up under scrutiny, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor setup, and exception management
• Ensure accurate and timely AP activity, including proper coding, approvals, and cutoff in alignment with accounting policies
• Design, document, and continuously improve scalable AP processes, controls, and approval workflows that meet audit and internal control standards
• Serve as the internal escalation point for AP-related questions, vendor inquiries, and cross-functional issues
• Partner with Procurement and Legal on vendor onboarding, spend governance, and contract alignment
• Collaborate with the accounting team on month-end and year-end close activities
• Identify and implement automation and tooling improvements to reduce manual work and improve data quality
• Develop KPIs and reporting to monitor AP performance, quality, and timeliness
• Support financial audits with clear documentation and process insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting operations, with direct ownership of AP processes
• Strong understanding of AP-related internal controls, approvals, documentation standards, and audit requirements
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure, accountability, and operational rigor to growing environments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Clear, direct communicator who is comfortable partnering cross-functionally
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Ramp (or similar ERP and spend management tools)

Requirements

• Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company (nice to have)
• Exposure to multinational operations or intercompany accounting (nice to have)
• Experience supporting financial audits and/or SOX compliance (nice to have)
• Interest in applying AI or automation tools to modernize accounts payable workflows (nice to have)

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options.
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.