Manager, Accounts Payable at National Women's Soccer League – New York, New York

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 13th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand. This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture.

The future of the NWSL is now — and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation of processes
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment runs (ACH, wire, check)
• Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including W-9 collection and 1099 reporting compliance
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Partner with Accounting leadership to ensure accurate accruals and month-end close activities

• Proactively provide payment statuses to vendors and remain responsive to all questions and follow up needs
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

• Serve as functional lead for NetSuite AP workflows, ensuring proper configuration, controls, and optimization
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
• Maintain documented policies and standard operating procedures
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT to support system upgrades and integrations

• Collaborate with FP&A, The Controllership, Procurement, and Legal to ensure alignment with budget, contract, and cash flow requirements
• Provide reporting and analysis on vendor spend, payment trends, and liabilities
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor or internal stakeholder issues

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, ideally with exposure to accrual accounting methodologies
• Comfort working in a high volume environment
• Demonstrated expertise in NetSuite ERP (required)
• Experience managing a T+E process (desired, not required)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Experience operating in a multi-entity, corporate environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational rigor and attention to detail
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Process discipline and documentation excellence
• Ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment
• Executive presence and cross-functional collaboration

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.