Ouster · 2 months ago
AP Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expOuster is a company specializing in lidar sensing technology that drives innovation in various sectors including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles. The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will oversee the procure-to-pay lifecycle, ensuring accurate vendor payments and compliance while leading a global AP team and driving process improvements.
Autonomous VehiclesElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingRoboticsSensor
Responsibilities
Own the global P2P process end-to-end, including purchase requisition review, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payment execution
Strategically identify, recommend, and implement workflow automation and process changes to enhance speed, eliminate manual effort, and improve data accuracy
Develop, document, and enforce P2P policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements
Act as the final point of escalation for complex payment issues, vendor disputes, and invoice/inventory receipt discrepancies
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team, including management of resources in the Thailand operational center
Set clear goals and KPIs (e.g., invoice-to-payment cycle time, compliance rates), providing regular feedback and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth
Manage all AP aspects of the financial close process, including timely accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and vendor statement analysis
Oversee accurate year-end 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal tax laws related to AP
Serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for the AP technology stack. Direct, hands-on experience with NetSuite is required
Lead or support initiatives for system upgrades and seamless integration between AP/P2P and other critical business systems (e.g., Inventory Management, GL)
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or P2P, with a minimum of 4 years in a dedicated management or leadership capacity
Proven experience managing AP for a company in the hardware, or manufacturing sector
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Mandatory proficiency and experience with NetSuite
Exceptional analytical skills, strong grasp of financial controls, and proven ability to drive large-scale process improvements. Must be a proactive, and capable of diving into transactional details as needed
Preferred
Prior experience managing Accounts Payable functions for a publicly traded company (SOX environment)
Experience managing geographically dispersed or offshore teams
Benefits
Equity & benefits
Company
Ouster
Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$282MKey Investors
Runway Growth CapitalCox Enterprises
2022-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2021-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2021-03-12IPO
Leadership Team
Angus Pacala
Cofounder, CEO
Eric Younge
Co-Founder, Principal Engineer
Recent News
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