Accounts Payable Manager

Cricut® empowers people to make and personalize almost anything—from custom cards and apparel to everyday items and home décor. Our smart cutting machines, design apps, and materials make creativity easy and accessible for everyone. We believe everyone is born creative, and our mission is to put the power of handmade into the hands of all. With a passionate community of Makers around the world, Cricut helps turn inspiration into real, tangible creations—one project at a time.

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Cricut is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Accounts Payable Manager to lead our global AP function. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvements across a hybrid AP environment (Accuimage invoice workflow and manual SAP processing with offline approvals). The ideal candidate is both hands-on and analytical, with a passion for building scalable processes and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process; Oversee daily operations across Accuimage (invoice capture/workflow) and SAP (invoice posting, vendor master, and payment processing); Manage a hybrid invoice processing environment, including: • Automated workflow processing through Accuimage • Manual invoice approval routing conducted outside the system (e.g., via email), with manual invoice entry and coding in SAP; Ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, including exception handling and coordination across systems and manual workflows; Strengthen and enforce controls around offline approval processes to ensure audit compliance and proper documentation; Supervise, mentor, and develop the AP team to drive performance and accountability; Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and internal procedures across both automated and manual processes; Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and act as a key escalation point; Oversee domestic and international payment cycles (ACH, wire, check) through SAP and banking integrations; Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Accounting to resolve PO/invoice discrepancies and improve upstream data quality; Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and AP aging analysis; Develop and monitor KPIs and implement process improvements; Identify opportunities to standardize approval workflows, reduce reliance on email-based processes, and increase automation; Drive optimization initiatives across Accuimage and SAP, including workflow enhancements and process standardization; Ensure compliance with tax regulations (e.g., 1099 reporting, VAT where applicable); Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring adherence to controls; Maintain and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, and documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 5–8+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role; Strong experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA), including manual invoice entry and IR/GR processing; Experience with invoice automation/workflow tools (Accuimage or similar OCR-based platforms); Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance, particularly in environments with manual/offline processes; Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and deadlines