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Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Whatnot· Finance
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$162k - $190kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Accounts Payable Manager responsible for end-to-end AP operations, vendor management, and process improvements. Leads a small AP team, ensures compliance and controls, supports month-end close, and collaborates cross-functionally to scale Whatnot’s global AP operations.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full accounts payable cycle — from purchase order and invoice receipt through approval, payment, and reconciliation.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of AP associates.
  • Enforce purchase policy, ensuring vendor spend is authorized via Zip, contracts executed via Ironclad, and documentation standards are met; partner with Finance and Legal to address compliance gaps.
  • Oversee payment runs (ACH, wire, check) across US and international entities, ensuring proper segregation of duties and approval controls and mitigate payment fraud risk.
  • Own AP close activities including accruals, vendor statement reconciliations, and aged payables review for month-end reporting.
  • Optimize AP workflows in NetSuite and Zip; identify automation opportunities and lead system implementations or upgrades as the company scales.
  • Support AP processes across US and international entities (UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany) including multi-currency payments and VAT considerations.
  • Maintain audit-ready AP documentation and support external auditors; contribute to internal controls aligned with SOX or equivalent frameworks.
  • Partner with FP&A on cash flow forecasting, with Legal on contract/vendor onboarding requirements, and with stakeholders to ensure spend is budgeted and coded.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, including at least 3 years leading an AP function or managing teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus but not required).
  • Strong proficiency in NetSuite (required) and procurement/AP tools such as Zip, Coupa, or similar.
  • Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations; international AP exposure a strong plus.
  • Deep understanding of AP internal controls, payment fraud prevention, and segregation of duties.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes.

Skills

Required:Accounts payableTeam leadershipNetSuiteZip / procurement toolsInternal controls & SOX

Benefits

  • Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Work From Home Support
  • Care benefits
  • Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4%) and Pension plans internationally
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
  • Parental Leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more.

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