Bullish · 6 hours ago
Accounts Payable Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expBullish is a global digital asset platform focused on providing market infrastructure and information services. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead their global Accounts Payable function, ensuring accuracy and compliance of vendor payments and expense reimbursements across international entities.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end global Accounts Payable cycle for all Bullish entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment runs (ACH, wires, checks) in multiple currencies, including payment in digital assets
Ensure strict compliance with all relevant local, regional, and international tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, 1099, 1042-S) and IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
Manage the AP month-end and year-end close processes, including timely and accurate accruals, reconciliations, and reporting for internal and external audits
Develop, document, and enforce global AP policies and procedures to ensure consistency and strong internal controls across all operations
Partner closely with Treasury to maintain strong controls around fiat and digital asset movements. Assist with forecasting weekly global disbursements by country by account. Ensure AP payments are executed within established windows
Coordinate with global team members to ensure timely resolution of matters, which ordinarily requires strong communication and schedule management across time zones
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Financials as it relates to Accounts Payable, procurement, and expense management modules
Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives within the Workday platform to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy across all AP processes
Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and integration of AP systems with other financial and operational platforms
Act as the primary financial liaison with the global Payroll functions, providing oversight and governance for payroll-related disbursements for cash forecast management purpose
Ensure the accurate and compliant management of payroll disbursements from bank accounts across multiple international jurisdictions and time zones, working closely with HR, local finance teams, and third-party payroll providers
Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and ensure appropriate coding and accounting for all payroll-related taxes and withholdings globally
Lead and manage the global Accounts Payable team, which is outsourced to a Third Party off-shore in APAC. Set clear performance goals while fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and process excellence
Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with key global vendors and internal stakeholders (Procurement, Operations, and Finance) to resolve complex invoice, payment, and contract disputes efficiently
Monitor and report on key AP metrics (e.g., invoice cycle time, Days Payable Outstanding - DPO) to identify trends and present actionable recommendations to senior management
Promote a disciplined approach of AP operations by reinforcing best practices around vendor onboarding, payment scheduling, fraud prevention, and adherence to Treasury-approved funding process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing a high-volume, multi-national AP function
Mandatory experience managing global AP processes and payroll disbursements across multiple international jurisdictions
Deep, hands-on experience and proficiency with Workday Financials (specifically AP and Expenses modules) in a global company environment
Expert knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and global tax regulations (e.g., 1099, 1042-S, VAT/GST compliance)
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate a geographically dispersed team
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external vendors globally
Preferred
Experience in the financial services, cryptocurrency, or technology industry is highly preferred
Benefits
Discretionary annual target bonus
Performance incentives/benefits
Company
Bullish
The Bullish digital asset exchange offers market-leading order depth and consistently tight spreads all in a regulated environment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$300M2021-05-11Series Unknown· $300M
Leadership Team
Tom Farley
CEO
Recent News
2025-09-12
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