Manager - Accounts Payable

Job Description

Do you ever wonder what happens inside the cloud?DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.We want passionate people who are high-performing team players who can take new challenges and go the extra mile.The Finance team oversees the companys financial well-being while supporting operational and business planning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We work hard to ensure growth is accurately projected and managed and that our financial results are properly accounted for. We provide financial analysis to determine key operational decisions within a rapidly growing organization. We only hire the best to these teams, and your work will have a huge impact on the future success of this rapidly growing company.The Manager, Accounts Payable will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, including Global Travel and Expense policy, employee expense reports and corporate card program as well as the annual filing of Form 1099s. This person will manage a team, mentor, guide and lead the Accounts Payable functions in accordance with policies and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls. The successful candidate will manage the month-end close process for Accounts Payable and the annual 1099 reporting process. The Manager, Accounts Payable will work with the Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing organization to identify and implement vendor management policies and cost savings initiatives. This position will liaise with internal customers and external vendors on business transactions and projects. The Manager, Accounts Payable will drive policy development and process improvement, optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships. Additionally, the successful candidate will respond to processing issues as they arise, document and implement controls to ensure proper coding of invoices. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Accounting Operations.What You?ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing routine department activities, such as invoice processing for domestic and international entities, vendor management, including new vendor setup and modifications and weekly payment processing to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate application and reconciliation of vendor invoices for the company and ensuring invoices are appropriate to pay and are accurate per contracts and policies.
• Managing the Accounts Payable closing process and the maintenance of the vendors, Accounts Payable aging, cash disbursements and timeliness of data.
• Maintaining the integrity of the company?s T&E policy, expense reimbursement and corporate card processes by ensuring all transactions are following compliance with the company?s guidelines and are properly supported with receipts or equivalent documentation.
• Training, motivating, and evaluating Accounts Payable staff members.
• Ensuring monthly close deliverables are completed accurately and timely.
• Developing, implementing, documenting, and improving policies and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Driving process improvement to ensure appropriate controls are designed and operating effectively.
• Performing a continuous assessment of the Procure to Pay processes and process re-engineering for efficiency, simplicity, and scalability.
• Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with employees and vendors.
• Participating in ad-hoc accounting and finance projects, including various Corporate initiatives.

What You?ll Add to DigitalOcean:

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures and accounting and management principles.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Outstanding organizational and follow-up skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership over scope of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to execute and follow through to completion and prepare documentation.
• High attention to detail and the ability to analyze information and processes.
• Ability to function independently and effectively in a self-directed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.

Why You?ll Like Working for DigitalOcean:

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This is a remote role#LI-Remote

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