Accounts Payable Manager

The A/P Manager will manage the monthly remittance payments to SpotHero’s operator partners, ensuring that proper controls have been followed and reconciliation of supporting schedules has been completed. The monthly remit process is a high volume, high dollar, high impact area of the business. You will lead a small team of accountants that will handle the traditional weekly vendor A/P payment processing and corporate expense card program in addition to the operator partner remit process.  You will also work closely with our Revenue Team to provide excellent support to our supply vendors, ensure timely and accurate onboarding and offboarding of operators, and safeguard sensitive data such as banking and tax information. You’ll also work with your team to record/review journal entries related to operator remittance, while maintaining supporting balance sheet schedules. 

The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader with excellent communication skills. You enjoy working cross-functionally and operating with a high-level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment. This person enjoys process improvement and establishing best practices in a growing organization. 

Who we are:  

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage team of A/P accountants responsible for vendor A/P processing and Operator remit processing
• Manage the accounting side of supply vendor relationships including onboarding of new suppliers, maintaining correct payment data, and collecting W-9s 
• Lead operator remit process for transactions and manage all ACH, wire, and check payments
• Manage Travel & Expense software and banking systems for processing payments
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of payments and reporting
• Manage compliance with 1099-K filing process for approximately 5,000 vendors annually
• Collaborate with Revenue Team to provide excellent service to our supply vendors
• Work closely with Revenue Team to improve and/or automate key processes
• Support the annual auditing process with external auditors and internal staff
• Responsible for developing the team by providing training and timely feedback on a regular basis
• Contribute to the broader organization by approaching the role with a customer service mindset in support of business growth.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and People teams as the Finance SME on projects as needed

Who you are:  

• Critical Thinking: This individual must be intellectually sharp and use critical thinking to make or influence decisions while demonstrating outstanding business judgment. The Controller will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-Oriented: The new Controller must be performance-driven and able to provide measurable results. The successful candidate will be resourceful, action-oriented, as well as flexible and decisive. He/she will provide clear direction and establish achievable goals.
• Communication: This individual should possess very strong communication and listening skills.
• Strategic Agility: This individual must be capable of thinking on his/her feet while demonstrating outstanding business judgment. The Controller will possess the analytical skills to improve overall productivity and elevate the company’s efforts as a point of differentiation in the marketplace. Today’s vision may change drastically in the future. This person must not only embrace change, but be entrepreneurial in nature, creating and altering this road map along the way.

What you have: 

• BS in Accounting, 
• 6+ years experience across an in-house A/P team and extensive knowledge of A/P systems, procedures, and controls
• A demonstrated ability to build and lead a high performing teams
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau or Domo
• Ability to analyze information and processes
• Strong customer service and/or vendor management experience
• Motivation to develop internal and external relationships
• Experience in NetSuite a plus
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

What we are offering:

• Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast growing startup in a role with unlimited potential for growth.
• Excellent benefits – We cover 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, and offer company sponsored Life Insurance. 401K Match.
• Flexible PTO policy, generous parental leave, and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
• Flexible WFH arrangements - We know these are uncertain times and our employees’ health and safety is number one.
• Annual parking stipend (duh – we help people park!).
• The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere.
• A company that cares about its employees’ unique backgrounds. From Employee Resource Groups to Unconscious Bias Trainings, we want each and every employee to feel like SpotHero is a place where they can bring their whole selves to work.
• A workplace recognized as the Startup of the Year by Built in Chicago, a Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune, and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
• A workplace recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Chicago, Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur, and one of TIMES’s 50 Genius Companies.

SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer.  We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.

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PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.