Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team (including specialists); set priorities, KPIs, and service levels.
Oversee daily AP processes: invoice intake, three-way match, approvals, and payment execution (ACH, wires, checks).
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax regulations; maintain and enhance internal controls.
Manage vendor relationships; resolve escalated payment issues promptly and professionally.
Review and approve weekly payment runs; monitor cash disbursements and vendor spend.
Streamline and automate AP workflows; support system implementations and process redesign initiatives.
Ensure accurate, timely GL recording; prepare month-end accruals, reconciliations, and AP journal entries.
Support audits with documentation and timely responses; partner with procurement, accounting, and FP&A to improve P2P.
Provide reporting and analysis on AP metrics and process performance.
Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written, and in appearance) when interacting with all staff, clients, and vendors.
Additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in clinical research or healthcare, leading an Accounts Payable function
3+ years of people leadership required
Start-up experience with agility and tolerance for ambiguity