AP Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AP Manager based in India. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead an Accounts Payable function from the ground up within a global, remote-first finance environment. You will take ownership of end-to-end AP operations while designing scalable processes, controls, and systems across multiple international entities. The position combines strategic process improvement with hands-on execution, giving you the ability to directly shape how finance operations scale. You will work with modern finance tools, automation solutions, and AI-driven workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and solving complex operational challenges. You will collaborate with a distributed team and contribute to building a more efficient, transparent, and scalable finance foundation. Accountabilities: As an AP Manager, you will own the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, balancing operational execution with process design and continuous improvement across a multi-entity environment. Build and manage the Accounts Payable function from the ground up, transitioning responsibilities from existing accounting teams into a centralized operating model. Own daily AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor bill coding, credit card transaction management, and payment execution. Design and standardize procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows across finance systems and international entities. Improve and automate AP processes by leveraging integrations, AI tools, and workflow optimization opportunities. Manage and optimize finance systems, including NetSuite, Ramp, Pleo, and related tools. Develop and implement approval workflows, expense policies, system permissions, and internal controls to ensure compliance and proper segregation of duties. Support month-end closing activities through accrual management, AP aging analysis, account reconciliations, and reporting. Create documentation, standard operating procedures, and training resources to enable teams to adopt new processes effectively. Partner with finance stakeholders and business teams to improve operational efficiency and scalability. Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced accounts payable professional who combines strong accounting expertise with process improvement skills and the ability to work independently in a global environment. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, or a similar finance role, preferably within a multi-entity organization. Proven experience building, scaling, or significantly improving AP functions, including workflows, approval processes, and internal controls. Hands-on experience administering and working with NetSuite and Ramp. Experience using AI tools and automation solutions to optimize financial workflows and reduce manual processes. Good understanding of VAT treatment and compliance requirements for European entities. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving. Ability to manage priorities independently while working effectively in a remote environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Nice-to-have experience with Pleo or similar spend management platforms, expense policy implementation, or onboarding newly acquired entities into shared finance systems. Benefits: Fully remote working environment with flexibility to work from anywhere. Flexible schedule with collaboration overlap during core Central European working hours. High level of autonomy and ownership within a trusted, outcome-focused team. Opportunity to build and shape a finance function from the early stages. Minimal bureaucracy and an efficient working culture focused on meaningful impact. Flexible time off to support personal well-being and sustainable performance. Access to a global network of SaaS professionals sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise. Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth. Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a global portfolio of technology businesses. How Vantage Compute works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. 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