Location: Remote - will consider applicants located in the following states: AZ, CT, CO, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NV, PA, RI, TN, TX
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000
The Manager, Accounts Payable at Skin Laundry is responsible for leading and evolving the end-to-end AP function into a highly controlled, scalable, and technology-enabled operation. This role goes beyond execution, owning the strategy, systems, and structure that enable accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial stewardship across a multi-location business.
This leader balances operational excellence with forward-thinking innovation, leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and create a more intelligent, insight-driven AP function. They serve as a strategic partner to Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Field Leadership—ensuring AP not only processes transactions, but actively contributes to business performance, cash optimization, and risk mitigation.
Core Responsibilities
Own and continuously evolve the AP operating model end-to-end: invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and issue resolution
Lead weekly payment runs and cash planning in partnership with Finance; validate funding requirements and ensure accurate, timely execution across ACH, check, wire, and virtual card
Establish scalable frameworks that support multi-location complexity while maintaining consistency and control
Lead, coach, and develop AP team members and/or outsourced partners; set clear expectations around performance, accountability, and quality
Design team structure and capacity plans aligned to business growth
Build and implement SOPs, training programs, and knowledge management systems to reduce key-person risk and elevate team capability
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls (segregation of duties, approval thresholds, vendor onboarding/change controls, fraud prevention, duplicate detection)
Own audit readiness for AP; serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits
Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the AP lifecycle
Own the AP technology ecosystem, including system configurations, workflows, approval routing, and integrations
Identify and implement automation opportunities (OCR, vendor portals, rules-based coding, workflow automation) to reduce cycle time and manual effort
Leverage AI-enabled tools to:
Improve invoice data capture accuracy and reduce manual entry
Detect anomalies, duplicate invoices, and potential fraud signals
Enable predictive insights into cash flow, payment timing, and vendor behavior
Enhance exception handling through intelligent routing and prioritization
Partner with Finance and IT to evaluate and implement emerging technologies that elevate AP into a more intelligent, data-driven function
Own AP KPIs and reporting, including:
AP aging health
Invoice cycle time
Exception and dispute rates
On-time payment %
Duplicate/error rate
Vendor responsiveness
Translate data into actionable insights; identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes
Build dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility to Finance and executive leadership
Own vendor relationships, including escalations, dispute resolution, and adherence to payment terms
Partner with Procurement and Finance on vendor strategy and payment optimization
Serve as the primary AP point of contact for internal stakeholders; establish SLAs and intake processes to improve responsiveness and reduce rework
Partner closely with Accounting on month-end close: accruals, reconciliations, and AP-related GL integrity
Oversee chargeback and refund workflows across field locations; identify trends and drive process improvements to reduce leakage
Ensure accurate and timely management of business license tracking and payments
Build scalable processes that support field teams while maintaining centralized control
AP operates as a highly accurate, audit-ready, and scalable function
Manual work is reduced through thoughtful automation and AI-enabled workflows
KPIs are consistently met or exceeded, with clear visibility into performance
Strong cross-functional trust is built through reliability, responsiveness, and insight
The AP function evolves from transactional to strategic and data-informed
4 years minimum of progressive Accounts Payable experience
2 years minimum leading teams and/or outsourced AP operations in a multi-entity or multi-location environment
Proven experience building and strengthening internal controls and supporting audits
Strong systems expertise (ERP, corporate card/expense platforms such as Brex)
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; ability to translate data into insights and action
Strong business acumen with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
AP automation tools
Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Skin Laundry, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Skin Laundry believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Accommodation Assistance:
Skin Laundry is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]
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