What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Kardigan?
About Us
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is our mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Senior Director, Accounting
Job Overview
Kardigan is seeking an experienced and detail-driven AP Manager to lead and oversee our accounts payable operations, playing a key role in supporting the financial health and operational excellence of our rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company. As the AP Manager, you will manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reporting. This position requires strong operational expertise, technical skills, and leadership capabilities to build and refine processes that support the company’s scale. You will be instrumental in maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and optimizing the accounts payable function. This role is expected to be hands-on and will be best served by an individual who has a strong level of attention to detail.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Pay range
$111,000 - $154,000 USD
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is our mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.
Position Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Senior Director, Accounting
Job Overview
Kardigan is seeking an experienced and detail-driven AP Manager to lead and oversee our accounts payable operations, playing a key role in supporting the financial health and operational excellence of our rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company. As the AP Manager, you will manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reporting. This position requires strong operational expertise, technical skills, and leadership capabilities to build and refine processes that support the company’s scale. You will be instrumental in maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and optimizing the accounts payable function. This role is expected to be hands-on and will be best served by an individual who has a strong level of attention to detail.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- AP Operations Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Manage the invoice-to-payment cycle, including vendor setup, purchase order matching, invoice processing, and disbursements.
- Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and optimize AP processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Leverage technology to automate routine tasks and improve reporting capabilities.
- Vendor Management: Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and fostering partnerships that support the company’s growth.
- Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and company policies in all AP processes. Collaborate with the finance and compliance teams to maintain a robust control environment and prepare for internal and external audits.
- Systems Oversight: Lead the optimization and maintenance of AP-related systems, including any P2P platforms and payment solutions. Ensure seamless integration with our ERP (NetSuite) and other financial systems.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams including procurement, accounting, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on processes, budgets, and financial reporting.
- Reporting: Generate and analyze AP metrics and reports, providing actionable insights to senior leadership to drive decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable. Leadership experience preferred but not required.
- Deep understanding of AP processes, systems, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and P2P platforms
- A solid foundation in basic GAAP
- A strong level of attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
- Proven ability to design and implement scalable AP processes in a growing organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with vendors.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Pay range
$111,000 - $154,000 USD
Salary : $111,000 - $154,000
