Accounts Payable Manager Job at Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, CA

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  • Alphatec Spine
  • Carlsbad, CA

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable function while actively developing, mentoring, and leading a high-performing team. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reporting, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth. The position also manages inventory-related payables and plays a key role in bank account setup, maintenance, and cash management processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development planning for team members
  • Establish clear goals, expectations, and KPIs, and hold the team accountable for results
  • Identify skill gaps and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence
  • Serve as a point of escalation while empowering team members to problem-solve independently
  • Support succession planning and talent development within the department

Accounts Payable Management

  • Oversee daily AP operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards
  • Manage month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and reconciliations
  • Maintain vendor records and ensure proper documentation (W-9s, contracts, etc.)
  • Resolve complex vendor issues and discrepancies

Inventory & Cost Management

  • Partner with procurement and inventory teams to ensure accurate matching of invoices to purchase orders and receipts (3-way match)
  • Monitor inventory-related payables and ensure proper accounting treatment
  • Assist in tracking inventory costs and variances
  • Support audits related to inventory and cost of goods sold

Banking & Cash Management

  • Lead bank account setup, maintenance, and closures across entities
  • Manage user access, signatories, and banking documentation
  • Oversee payment methods including ACH, wire transfers, and checks
  • Partner with Treasury or Finance on cash flow forecasting and payment timing
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention practices

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Support or lead AP automation initiatives and system implementations
  • Maintain and optimize ERP/AP systems and workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams
  • Act as a strategic partner to improve end-to-end procure-to-pay processes
  • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations

Requirements

Key Competencies

  • Passion for people leadership, coaching, and team development
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of integrity and accountability

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and developing teams
  • Experience with inventory-based environments (manufacturing, healthcare, or distribution preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with bank account setup and treasury operations
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Concur, Coupa, Tipalti)
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Experience in multi-entity or global organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures 

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $115,000 to $130,000 Full-Time Annual Salary

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Work visa

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