# Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** accounts payable, t&e, procure-to-pay, SOX Compliance, 1099 reporting, ERP Systems, oracle fusion, sap concur, coupa, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Automation, six sigma
**Posted:** 2026-07-16

> Lead Lyft's global Accounts Payable, T&E, and corporate card programs as a strategic leader. Oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay, international expansion/M&A integration, automation initiatives, supplier relations, compliance (SOX, 1099, withholding tax), and a distributed team of managers and ICs. Requires 10+ years AP experience including 5+ years managing managers, bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-layered team of AP managers and staff distributed across multiple locations, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and growth.
- Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development pathways for all direct and indirect reports.
- Build organizational capacity by identifying skill gaps, championing training initiatives, and creating succession plans for critical roles.
- Model Lyft’s values and leadership principles, cultivating a high-trust, inclusive, and results-oriented team environment.

## AP and T&E Operations & Procure-to-Pay
- Collaborate with business partners on the full end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle including Global Supply Management and Procurement Operations team for purchase requisitions and purchase orders, while managing global Accounts Payable processes related to invoice processing, three-way matching, payment execution, and supplier aging management and reconciliations.
- Design and enforce AP and T&E policies, procedures, and controls that maintain compliance with GAAP, internal audit requirements, and SOX frameworks.
- Oversee timely and accurate processing of high volumes of invoices and payments across multiple currencies and legal entities.
- Oversee timely and accurate processing of employee expense reports and reimbursement across multiple currencies and legal entities.
- Oversee employee credit card programs across multiple currencies and legal entities.
- Partner with Treasury on cash flow forecasting, payment terms optimization, and working capital management.
- Partner with Procurement Operations to ensure ongoing compliance with vendor master data integrity and maintenance of strong controls around vendor changes.

## International Expansion & M&A
- Lead AP and T&E integration workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and new market entries, including collaboration with new entities to assist standing up functions and system integrations.
- Develop scalable global AP and T&E frameworks that can be rapidly deployed to new geographies while remaining compliant with local regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development on cross-border payment structures, withholding tax considerations, and statutory compliance.
- Maintain deep knowledge of international AP and T&E practices, including VAT/GST recovery, multi-currency payments, and country-specific invoicing mandates.

## Automation & Scalable Process Design
- Champion the adoption of AP and T&E automation technologies including intelligent invoice capture (OCR/AI), workflow automation, and ERP enhancements to drive efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using lean or Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate bottlenecks and improve cycle times.
- Partner with Engineering and Systems teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize AP and T&E platforms and tools (e.g., ZIP, Oracle Fusion, SAP Concur or equivalent).
- Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs for the AP and T&E functions, using data to drive decisions and communicate performance to senior leadership.

## Supplier Relations & Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted, collaborative partner to internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, and business units—ensuring AP and T&E is viewed as a value-add function, not a back-office blocker.
- Drive an exemplary supplier experience by ensuring timely payments, proactive communications, and efficient dispute resolution processes.
- Establish and manage supplier escalation protocols and executive-level vendor relationships for strategic partners.
- Lead the design and delivery of supplier portals, self-service tools, and communication programs that reduce inbound inquiries and improve satisfaction.

## Compliance & Reporting
- Own the end-to-end 1099 reporting process for U.S.-based corporate suppliers, including year-end filings, TIN matching, and IRS compliance.
- Oversee equivalent withholding tax reporting and documentation requirements for non-U.S. corporate suppliers (e.g., W-8 series forms, FATCA/CRS compliance, local withholding obligations).
- Collaborate with the Tax team to ensure proper classification of supplier payments, identification of reportable transactions, and accurate year-end disclosures.
- Stay current on evolving global tax reporting requirements and proactively adapt AP and T&E processes to maintain compliance.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounts payable and expense reimbursement experience, with at least 5 years in a people management role leading managers.
- Demonstrated experience managing distributed, international teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
- Proven track record supporting international expansion and/or M&A integration from an AP and T&E perspective, including new entity stand-up and system integration.
- Deep expertise in end-to-end procurement and AP and T&E processes: purchase requisitions, PO management, invoice processing, payment execution, employee expense reimbursement, corporate credit card programs, and period-end close.
- Strong background in AP and T&E automation technologies and digital transformation—you have led or materially contributed to at least one significant AP modernization initiative.
- Expert knowledge of U.S. 1099 reporting requirements and equivalent international supplier tax withholding and reporting obligations.
- Solid understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and AP and T&E related risk management frameworks.
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and executive communication skills; you are a strategic partner, not just a transactional operator.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to define, track, and act on AP and T&E performance metrics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience at a high-growth technology company or gig economy platform with complex, multi-entity AP and T&E structures.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise AP, T&E, and ERP systems such as Coupa, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tipalti, or similar.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Familiarity with shared services or global business services (GBS) operating models.
- Experience with FATCA, CRS, or other cross-border tax information reporting regimes.

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