Manager, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense at Rapid7

Rapid7 is a leading provider of security data and analytics solutions that enable organizations to implement an active, analytics-driven approach to cyber security. We combine our extensive experience in security data and analytics and deep insight into attacker behaviors and techniques to make sense of the wealth of data available to organizations about their IT environments and users. Our solutions empower organizations to prevent attacks by providing visibility into vulnerabilities and to rapidly detect compromises, respond to breaches, and correct the underlying causes of attacks. Rapid7 is trusted by more than 9100+ organizations across 125 countries, including 52% of the Fortune 100. To learn more about Rapid7 or get involved in our threat research, visit www.rapid7.com. 

As the Manager, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense at Rapid7, you’ll lead the strategic development and ongoing operation of AP and T&E globally for a growing, fast-paced tech company. You’re an experienced team manager with a strong track record of leadership, who enjoys mentoring and empowering your team to achieve their goals. One aspect of the work that you enjoy is creating processes and finding efficiencies so that your team can work smarter, not harder, as you work together to hit your deadlines and objectives in Rapid7’s fast-paced environment.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development of short and long-term objectives for the team on all AP and T&E matters

  • Lead, mentor and supervise a team of three

  • Evaluate KPIs and organize the team for success using a customer-centric approach

  • Manage the team’s workflow 

  • Create process improvements and policies as required

• Manage efficient processing of high volumes of supplier invoices and payments in different currencies

• Lead and execute change through strong and effective collaboration with stakeholders

• Timely and accurate processing of all domestic and international supplier payments and employee expenses

• Act as the main point of contact for all escalated queries, resolving issues promptly and with professionalism

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain a robust T&E policy framework that fits with Rapid7’s Core Values

• Oversee the administration of the corporate credit card program as well as Concur (T&E system)

• Develop and analyze relevant metrics to identify performance trends and make recommendations for process improvements to improve performance. Deliver metrics and relevant commentary to internal customers and Finance leadership. Take appropriate action on feedback from stakeholders and customers

• Seek ways to leverage the team to improve process and efficiencies as well as understand and address the root cause of problems

• Provide guidance and leadership to the organization on accounts payable practices and payment methods and day to day activity

• Stay apprised of developments in Travel and Expense related fields, communicating any recommendations as needed

• Manage, coordinate, and support special projects as needed

In return you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating in an AP function in a fast-growing, multi-currency environment, with 2-3 years’ experience leading the AP team. You know how to:

  • Streamline AP processes 

  • Process high volume of supplier invoices and payments in different currencies, domestically and internationally

  • Process employee expenses 

  • Provide guidance and leadership to the organization on AP practices, payment methods, day-to-day activities, and understand T&E best practices

• Proven leader who enjoys managing and developing the AP team, with T&E experience a plus

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work to deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Excellent communication skills coupled with a customer-centric approach

• Methodical, diligent, accurate and accountable

• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive improvement through change

• Team player with a professional and positive demeanor

• Strategic thinker with the ability to visualize and implement process improvements

• Prior AP experience at a similarly sized organization is a plus

• Experience with Coupa, Concur or NetSuite is a plus