Accounts Payable Manager

Amplitude’s mission is to help companies build better products.  By building best-in-class teams, we create best-in-class products that customers love.  We approach challenges with humility, we take ownership over our work, and our growth mindset pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers.

Amplitude is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who is highly motivated to learn and grow within the organization and proven ability to thrive successfully in a fast paced multi-task oriented environment.  We are also looking for a person who is a great executor and leader that will manage an existing AP team and help enhance our AP process.

Overview: The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's accounts payable processes and functions in a timely and efficient manner. This includes managing accounting functions including maintenance of accounts payable, related accounts reconciliation, and ensuring adherence to all our policies and procedures. This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Management:

• Oversee the AP team in day-to-day accounts payable functions such as reviewing, coding, and processing bills.
• Ensure timely processing and payment of invoices, verifying validity and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Regularly review processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Ensure best practices are followed in the accounts payable function.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processes.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to accounts payable staff.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze accounts payable ledgers.
• Assist in month-end closing processes.
• Generate accounts payable reports to assist in evaluations of Company spend.

Compliance & Policy Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures in the day-to-day conduct and supervision of accounts payable operations.
• Keep abreast of federal, state, and local financial requirements; advise management on needed actions.

Vendor Management:

• Resolve vendor disputes and handle inquiries related to invoices.
• Oversee the AP team in ensuring accurate vendor records, including tax forms, payment histories, and contracts.

Systems and Technology:

• Oversee the use and optimization of our accounts payable software and systems, specifically Zip.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounts payable processes and procedures.

Cash Management:

• Monitor company cash flow in relation to accounts payable.
• Work closely with the accounting team to forecast weekly payment requirements.

Internal Collaboration:

• Partner with the procurement team in ensuring the purchasing process is streamlined and purchase requisitions are in place for invoices received.
• Participate in cross-functional company projects as a representative for the accounts payable team.

Audits and External Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure audits are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, data analysis, and accounts payable best practices.
• Proficient in relevant software, Netsuite, AP processing system (Zip preferred, or other purchasing system like Coupa), Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Who We Are

The Company: Amplitude is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset, ownership, and humility are core to the way we work: we’re tenacious in the face of challenges, we take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared success, and we operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view. 

The Product: Amplitude is a digital analytics platform—we help companies capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. This empowers teams to build better product experiences that drive business growth. We’re super proud of what we’ve built and continue to expand: a platform that empowers companies to thrive in the digital era.

Some of our benefit programs include:

• Excellent ​M​edical, ​D​ental and ​V​ision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee ​M​edical, ​D​ental,​ ​​​​​​​​Vision on select plans
• Flexible time off, ​p​aid holidays, and more
• Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), learning and development (annual), commuter transit/parking (monthly), home office equipment (annual), and much more
• Excellent Parental benefits including​:​ 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support 
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program​ (ESPP)​

Other fun facts about Amplitude: 

• G2 Customer Reviews: #1 product analytics solution for 13 quarters in a row.
• Business Insider: A top tech company to bet your career on.
• Fast Company: #3 most innovative enterprise company in the world.
• Founded in 2012, Amplitude went public via a direct listing in September 2021 and is now trading under the ticker $AMPL. 
• We’re a global and fast-growing team! We have offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and employees around the world.
• Our mascot is the datamonster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.

Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.

Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $113,000 - $170,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus)

Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $125,000 - $188,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus)

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $125,000 - $188,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus)

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $113,000 - $170,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus)

Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $113,000 - $170,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus)

Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.