Full job description
Description:
Outsized connects banks, insurers, fintechs, and consulting firms with
strong financial-services practices to leading independent consultants,
contractors, interims, and fractional experts.
With a network of 60,000+ vetted professionals across APAC and EMEA,
clients can hire a single expert or a full independent delivery team
managed by an Outsized Capability Lead - combining agility,
transparency, and consulting-grade assurance.
Founded by former management consultants and financial-services leaders,
we understand what great talent and great delivery look like. Our
platform brings consulting rigour and modern flexibility together,
helping organisations implement agile talent models, deliver projects
with confidence, and build high-performing hybrid teams.
Outsized also invests in the independent talent community through
upskilling programmes, peer networks, and digital and in-person events —
ensuring the best professionals choose to stay independent and continue
delivering exceptional results for clients.
The Accounts Payable / Manager provides financial support and
management for the accounts payable team and will work closely with
other company personnel, vendors, and customers. This position reports
to the Vice President of Finance.
Job Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop AP Clerks, managing workload distribution, performance standards, and professional growth
- Manage the AP inbox, ensuring vendor and internal inquiries are responded to within 24 hours and routed appropriately
- Establish clear expectations, accountability metrics, and standard operating procedures for the AP team
AP Automation & Process Improvement
- Evaluate current systems and implement AP automation tools to
streamline invoice capture, coding, approval workflows, and payment
execution
- Drive adoption of AI-based solutions for invoice classification, duplicate detection, 3-way matching, and exception handling
- Develop and monitor KPIs (cycle time, straight-through processing
rate, error rate) to measure efficiency gains and identify bottlenecks
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the AP function, reducing manual touchpoints and increasing throughput
Payment Management
- Manage all payment runs including ACH, wire, virtual card, and
check, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and timely execution
- Partner with Operations to allocate available funds to open AP bills based on company operational needs and cash position
- Optimize payment terms strategy including early pay discounts and vendor financing opportunities
- Enforce payment controls, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention protocols in coordination with Finance leadership
GL Accuracy & Month-End Close
- Manage COGS and OPEX coding accuracy across GL accounts and departments on the income statement
- Review actual versus budget for COGS and expenses, initiating corrections as appropriate and escalating variances
- Ensure all AP transactions and accruals are posted in accordance with the published close schedule
- Maintain and distribute the vendor master list, including GL account and departmental coding
- Support external audit processes by preparing AP-related
schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; serve as
primary AP liaison to external auditors and respond to auditor inquiries
in a timely manner
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on vendor issues and payment inquiries
- Oversee vendor onboarding, W-9/1099 compliance, and vendor master data integrity
- Manage company credit card program and expense reporting policy, ensuring compliance and timely reconciliation
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties,
responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at
any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- At least four years' experience in accounts payable
- At least four years' experience in general ledger accounting
- At least two years' experience in accounting management
- At least two years' experience with NetSuite
- Ability to identify problems, review related information, develop, and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Intermediate Excel skills required – ability to create formulas (including vlookups and sumif)
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Understanding of US GAAP
Additional Information:
- This is a remote opportunity that can be done from anywhere in the continental United States.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship,
now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa
holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B
status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B
and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.
US Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability & 401k match of up to 3%.
US Compensation Range.: Please note that
the salary information is a general guideline only. outsized group considers a
wide range of factors such as (but not limited to) scope and
responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience,
education, licensure and certifications, key skills as well as other
market and business considerations when extending an offer. The
disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable
geographic differential associated with the location at which the
position may be filled.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will be closed once the position is filled.
Outsized group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected
veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal,
state, and local laws.