Manager, AP at Spartan Race Inc – Boston, Massachusetts

ABOUT US

A worldwide leader in endurance sports, Spartan is a high-growth, international organization that owns and operates mass-participation athletic events under the brands Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, Spartan Trail®, Hurricane Heat, and DEKA, and offers numerous related fitness, health, and nutrition services and products. We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies, and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe to be possible. Together with its many subsidiaries and licensees, Spartan combines large-scale global events with a vibrant digital content and community platform. With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world's leading extreme wellness and endurance brand.

ABOUT THE GIG

Location: Boston, MA

Department: Finance

Type: Full Time onsite 4 days a week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Philippine based Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Weekly vendor payment processing, including end-to-end three-way matching across Bill.com, Bank of America, and NetSuite.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders across Accounting, Operations, Commercial, Treasury, IT, HR, Audit, Marketing, and Legal, providing responsive and solutions-oriented support on AP matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and scalability of payments function.
• Set direction for the Accounts Payable function to align with Finance team goals and support continuous improvement, analytics and automation across processes, systems, and team performance.
• Drive strategic initiatives within AP, including enhancing use of systems (Bill.com, NetSuite), and reducing manual or inefficient tasks.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions and automation to streamline workflows, improve transparency, and reduce operational risk.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of AP-related monthly close activities, including accruals, key vendor reconciliations, and vendor aging reviews.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, and policy exceptions, partnering cross-functionally to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls within AP, ensuring proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and compliance with company policies.
• Support audit and compliance efforts (e.g. 1099's) by ensuring the AP function is well-organized, documented, and responsive to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding the company’s financial integrity.

• 7+ years of work experience with 2+ years in leading an Accounts Payable team
• Hands-on experience with Bill.com and NetSuite required; Amex portal experience preferred.
• Proven ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Self-directed, dynamic, and customer-centric change-agent who thrives in a challenging and changing environment
• Highly collaborative; aligns effectively with colleagues and business partners to deliver results while maximizing the success of all contributors
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, productivity enhancement, and continuous learning.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Business acumen to develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders and provide a strategic perspective in discussions and communications