Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Finance & Accounting : Accounting : Accounting

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP function. The role involves strategic leadership, procure-to-pay oversight, process automation, technology implementation (Oracle Fusion, IDR, RPA), vendor management, transactional integrity, payment processing, reporting, audit support, and talent cultivation. The company's products are powered by an AI-driven operating system.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive the overarching strategy for the Accounts Payable department, deeply embedding the core tenets of Scalability, Digital Transformation, and Standardization to future-proof our operations. Champion a proactive, forward-looking approach to AP management.
  2. Provide visionary leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the Accounts Payable team. Ensure flawless execution of all departmental objectives, from invoice ingestion and validation through to payment disbursement and reconciliation.
  3. Continuously analyze, re-engineer, and optimize AP workflows to achieve peak efficiency, drive significant cost savings, and elevate accuracy. Actively identify and champion opportunities for automation, implementing industry-leading best practices.
  4. Lead the strategic implementation, rigorous optimization, and ongoing administration of critical AP technologies. This includes deep expertise in Oracle Fusion (ERP) and advanced automation tools such as Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR) and workflow automation platforms.
  5. Cultivate and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with our vendor base. Proactively manage inquiries, resolve disputes with diplomacy and efficiency, and strategically negotiate favorable payment terms and contracts that align with our financial objectives.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 7+ years of progressive and impactful experience in Accounts Payable, with a proven track record of at least 3+ years in a strategic supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion, specifically the Accounts Payable module.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and managing AP automation tools (e.g., IDR, RPA, workflow automation) and a strong understanding of how technology can transform AP operations.
  • Ability to think critically, analyze complex financial data, and develop strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and cost savings.
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. A strong coaching and mentoring approach is essential.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal stakeholders at all levels, as well as external vendors.
  • A proactive and analytical approach to identifying and resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • A relentless drive to identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions.

Nice to have

  • Active CPA certification or MBA is preferred.