Focused Accounts Payable Manager at Focused Energy to manage end-to-end AP process across multiple entities and currencies. Lead transition from manual to automated workflows and ensure compliance with policies and controls.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Manager (f/m/d): someone who runs the bill-to-pay process end-to-end with the rigor a multi-entity, multi-currency environment requires. You will take over AP from our external bookkeeper during the transition period and lead the move from manual processing to automated workflows.
Own the end-to-end accounts payable process across all Focused Energy entities, from Bill receipt through payment and reconciliation.
Lead the resolution of supplier and internal payment discrepancies, including duplicate invoices and incorrect payments.
Drive timely month-end and year-end close support, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, and AP reporting.
Ensure bills are coded, approved, and paid in line with company policy and segregation-of-duties controls.
Build and maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for internal and external audits.
Improve automation and data quality across the invoice-to-pay process using our ERP and AP systems.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice and account-related issues quickly and professionally.
Enable scalable, auditable AP operations by keeping clear, current procedures across all entities.
2-3 years of experience in accounts payable in a German company, with solid knowledge of AP processes and controls: bill-to-pay, PO and non-PO workflows, supplier master data, and segregation of duties.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite (or a comparable ERP) and the month-end close, including reconciliations, cost accruals, and AP reporting.
A process-improvement mindset: you document procedures clearly, care about data quality, and are open to automation and AI-enabled tools.
Qualification
Experience in a multi-entityExperience in a scale-up environment
Required
2-3 years of experience in accounts payable in a German company
Solid knowledge of AP processes and controls including bill-to-pay, PO and non-PO workflows, supplier master data, and segregation of duties
Hands-on experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP and month-end close
Process-improvement mindset with documentation and openness to automation and AI tools
Strong knowledge of German accounting principles and internal controls
Clear professional communication in English and German
Ownership and reliability in accuracy and timeliness
Preferred
Experience with Moss or Ramp for AP automation and invoice workflows.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
