Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co http://applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions ABOUT THE ROLE Applied Intuition is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Manager to own and scale our global accounts payable function as we continue to grow. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay operations, employee expense and corporate card programs, and the systems and controls that support them. You'll lead and develop the AP team, partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders, and drive automation and process improvements to build scalable, efficient operations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to shape and optimize a critical finance function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL: - Own and scale the end-to-end accounts payable (AP) and procure-to-pay process across global entities, from vendor onboarding and invoice processing through payment execution. Partner with Procurement, Legal, IT, FP&A, and business stakeholders to streamline workflows and support new entities, acquisitions, and integrations. - Oversee corporate credit card and expense reimbursement programs, ensuring effective spend controls, policy compliance, accurate reconciliation, and timely reimbursements across entities and currencies. - Lead, coach, and develop the AP team, establishing priorities, performance goals, and scalable processes to support continued business growth. - Develop and maintain global AP policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring consistent practices, audit readiness, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements in partnership with Tax and internal stakeholders. - Own month-, quarter-, and year-end AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, aging reviews, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. - Oversee vendor master data, payment operations, and vendor-related inquiries and escalations. Partner with Procurement and business owners to execute negotiated payment terms, identify early-payment discounts, and optimize working capital. - Drive AP systems strategy, automation, and continuous process improvement across NetSuite, Zip, and expense management platforms. Establish KPIs to measure operational performance and lead system implementations, integrations, and enhancements from planning through adoption. WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, procure-to-pay, and employee expense management, including 3+ years of team leadership, ideally within a high-growth hardware or technology company. - Proven experience scaling AP operations and leading end-to-end process improvements and system implementations, from requirements gathering and vendor selection through deployment and adoption. - Deep, hands-on expertise with NetSuite, AP automation platforms, and corporate card and expense management systems, including spend controls, policy development, and compliance. - Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations, with a strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, international payments, and applicable tax regulations. - Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency, reporting tools, and experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, LLMs, Cursor) to automate workflows and improve efficiency while maintaining financial accuracy. - Experience operating in or preparing for a SOX-compliant, public-company control environment. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. NICE TO HAVE: - Experience with Brex, FloQast, Workday, or Ramp. Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educati