Joblaze summary

The Accounts Payable Manager at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function, focusing on internal controls, automation, and compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a strong background in accounts payable and general accounting, particularly in designing controls and managing high-volume processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in financial operations, with a preference for those familiar with international invoicing and Microsoft Dynamics 365. The position is integral to the Super Intelligence segment and demands a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
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Quick facts

Is the Accounts Payable Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Memphis, TN, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Accounts Payable Manager role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Memphis, TN, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Excel, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Office, SQL, US GAAP, Word.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Accounts Payable Manager role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

This role is a critical member of the accounts payable team who will support the global accounts payable function and play an impactful and hands-on role in the day-to-day operations of SpaceX, specifically for the Super Intelligence segment, located in Memphis. The ideal candidate will be an independent, creative, detail-oriented, collaborative problem solver, and someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working closely with the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own the design and maintenance of accounts payable internal controls and policies for SpaceX and its subsidiaries, including payment-authority design, vendor-master policy, and invoice-approval policy
Lead the design of automation and workflow controls for domestic and international invoice processing and payment
Exercise independent discretion on matters of significance: what may be paid, how a class of discrepancies or exceptions is treated, whether a control change is required, and when an item must be escalated
Determine the material accounting treatment of accounts payable matters under US GAAP
Manage and reconcile AP-related general ledger accounts, identify and explain variances, and decide the corrective accounting or control response
Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
Define the control design for accounts payable metrics and KPIs used to assess effectiveness of the control environment
Direct how vendor-master changes, payment holds, and classes of vendor issues are governed
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, business owners, and other teams on the control implications of procure-to-pay changes, domestic and international invoices, and foreign-currency payments
Support ad hoc analysis of accounts payable and financial data where the work requires accounting judgment or a control conclusion, not production bookkeeping

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of professional experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting, with substantial work on controls, policy, close, or accounting treatment rather than solely transaction processing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
CPA designation
Prior experience owning or designing an accounts payable control environment
Strong accounts payable and accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP
Strong process and control orientation, with experience designing process and control improvements in high-volume environments
Experience with international and foreign-currency invoices
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SQL
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and to document control and accounting decisions clearly
Positive attitude and flexibility when priorities change, especially through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to be a self-starter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
This position is based in Memphis, TN, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Accounts Payable Manager

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