Senior Manager, Accounts Payable
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Crusoe. San Francisco · full-time · $165,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the direction for accounts payable so the function can scale while keeping work efficient and accurate
- Run the full payment cycle, from vendor setup and invoices through payment methods and employee expense claims
- Hire and develop the AP team, while improving workflows through automation and financial technology
- Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Treasury and FP&A on purchasing flows, cash forecasts and reporting
- Build financial controls, support AP audits, and track measures such as payment timing and DPO
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related area
- At least eight years in accounts payable, including four years leading a team
- A track record in a high-volume tech, SaaS or startup setting, building processes from scratch
- Hands-on knowledge of ERP systems and accounts payable platforms
Who this fits
This is a senior, hands-on team leadership role for someone who has built AP processes in a fast-moving environment. The position is full-time and onsite in San Francisco.
From the employer
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About This Role:
Crusoe is seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Manager of Accounts Payable to join our dynamic finance team. In this critical leadership role, you will be the strategic architect responsible for building and scaling our entire procure-to-pay process for the future. As we experience rapid growth, you will drive process automation, implement best-in-class systems, and ensure our financial operations are as innovative as our technology. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Crusoe's foundation, ensuring efficiency and accuracy to support our aggressive expansion trajectory. This is a full-time position.
What You’ll Be Working On
Strategic Leadership & Vision: Develop and execute the long-term vision for the Accounts Payable function, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and accuracy to support rapid growth.
Operational Excellence & Oversight: Oversee the entire, full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment runs (ACH, wire, virtual card), and employee expense reporting (T&E). Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all invoices and payments.
Team Building & Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing AP team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Process Automation: Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying and eliminating manual processes, integrating modern financial technology for peak efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships with Procurement, Engineering, and other departments to ensure a seamless and efficient procure-to-pay experience across the entire organization.
Financial Controls & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure strict compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies. Serve as the primary contact for AP-related audits.
Cash Management & Reporting: Partner with the Treasury and FP&A teams on critical cash flow forecasting. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track departmental performance, such as Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and on-time payment metrics.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. You have 8+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing a team.
Growth Environment Success: Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-volume tech, SaaS, or startup environment is essential. You thrive in ambiguity and possess the proven ability to build processes from the ground up.
Systems & Automation Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with ERP systems and AP platforms.
Leadership & Mentorship: A proven ability to lead, mentor, and effectively scale a team. You inspire your team and lead by example.
Analytical & Project Management Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. You are data-driven and can translate insights into actionable process improvements.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders at all levels.
Bonus Points
Direct experience with Sage Intacct and Coupa ERP and AP platforms.
Experience scaling the AP function for SOX compliance or IPO readiness.
Professional certifications such as CPA or CTP.
Benefits
Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
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Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month
Compensation
Compensation will be paid in the range of $165,000 - $200,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.