Manager - Accounts Payable

About the Company On a mission to give people limitless access to the vast world of Entertainment, Cineverse’s advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world’s most recognizable brands, to super-serving our network of fan channels – from direct ad sales partnerships to premium global content – we offer more of the stories that move us, and technology that moves us forward. Industry leaders with a history of innovation, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment. Accounts Payable Manager – Job Description Cineverse is looking for a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager responsible for companywide AP processing and management with in-depth experience in US GAAP and US accounting. We are looking for a self-starter able to take the initiative, ask questions, detect problems and provide solutions to internal & external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources and manage projects/processes under tight deadlines. Key Duties: Responsible for the AP process and function. - Supervises the accounts payable team on all daily activities. - Manages vendor set-up and AP sub-ledger ensuring vendor data is accurate and updated. - Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the entire process as it relates to processing of invoices, payment of invoices, and communicating with external vendors. - Prepare reconciliations and roll forwards. - Support the month-end close process - Have knowledge of and proactively advise on the need for accruals under US GAAP, including systematic and organized reach out to key and recent, material vendors. - Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit of the company’s financial statements. - Assist with any IRS audit as needed. - Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger account. - Responsible for preparing/reviewing 1099 tax forms. - Makes recommendations to improve payment process. - Supervise the implementation of systems/submodules to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in the management and processing of AP. - Responsible for training and supporting accounts payable staff. - Ensure compliance with state and local tax reporting. - Ensure all accounts payable procedures comply with all relevant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls. - Research all disputed payment issues with relevant vendors. - Ensure the proper level of foreign withholdings and timely remission to the IRS. - Assist in the departmental budgeting process. - Special projects as necessary. - Communicate with Cineverse vendors being highly responsive in US timings email/verbal communication. - Extensive availability to manage the India AP team members and collaborate with US AP team. Minimum Requirements: - Minimum 5-7+ years In-depth experience with US Accounting Systems with US GAAP is a key requirement - Hands on experience in Oracle NetSuite, Coupa or any similar tools is required - Prior experience in handling US vendors for AP tasks including email & verbal communication is required - Work hours 8pm – 5am IST Monday to Friday - Must be willing to be flexible within a remote environment and office when required - Experience managing a lean team in a high-volume transaction processing environment - Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills - Highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting\Finance required - Ideal candidate can execute work and oversee QC of AP work on a weekly schedule. Preferred Requirements - Knowledge of Ramp is preferred but not required - Master’s degree in Accounting\Finance preferred - Strong background in KPI management, process improvement, and operational leadership - Advanced Excel skills preferred - Process standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement