Manager, Account Payable
Lead a team of AP Associates in invoice processing and freight auditing at Flexport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Posted by employer 6 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 17 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead and develop a team of AP Associates
- Oversee high-volume invoice processing
- Review and resolve billing disputes
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Build automation tools and workflows
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Experience managing or developing a team
- Hands-on experience with AP systems
- Strong understanding of invoice matching
- Working knowledge of multi-country tax and invoicing
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP platforms like NetSuite
- Experience building automation tools
- Strong knowledge of financial controls
AI in the day-to-day
Build and deploy practical automation tools and AI-enabled workflows directly.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Manager of Accounts Payable at Flexport oversees a team responsible for invoice processing, freight auditing, and account reconciliation, ensuring operational accuracy and efficiency. This role requires expertise in accounts payable and freight auditing, along with hands-on experience in automation and AI-driven process design. Ideal candidates have a strong background in finance operations and team management, making this position suitable for those with significant experience in the field. Flexport's focus on innovative solutions positions this role at the forefront of evolving global trade challenges.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 6 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 2, 2026. Last confirmed on Flexport's careers page November 8, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Manager, Account Payable role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Account Payable role.
- Where is the role based?
- Flexport is hiring for this position in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Accounts Payable, Automation, freight auditing.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Flexport targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Manager, Account Payable role at Flexport.
From the original posting
About Flexport:
The Opportunity
As Flexport scales its Accounts Payable operations, we are looking for a Manager, Accounts Payable based in Vietnam to lead a team of AP Associates supporting invoice processing, freight auditing, and account reconciliation. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable & Freight Audit, this is a hands-on leadership role that blends people management, process ownership, and technical fluency in automation and AI-driven process design. The ideal candidate combines strong AP and freight audit expertise with the ability to build practical automation solutions directly, while identifying and escalating opportunities for broader AI-enabled improvements across the function.
What You’ll Do
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of 10–12 AP Associates across invoice processing, freight audit, and account reconciliation functions, ensuring consistent performance management, coaching, and a collaborative team culture
- Partner with the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable & Freight Audit, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, process improvements, and resourcing needs
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of high-volume invoice processing, freight invoice auditing, and account reconciliation across the team
- Review and resolve complex or escalated billing disputes, discrepancies, and reconciliation variances, partnering with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders as needed
- Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements across all processing, freight audit, and reconciliation activities
- Maintain working knowledge of multi-country tax, invoicing, and regulatory requirements relevant to the team’s expanding scope, ensuring operations remain compliant as responsibilities grow
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Build and deploy practical automation tools and AI-enabled workflows directly, while identifying and escalating additional opportunities that improve AP automation, operating efficiency, and scalabilityAnalyse and report on team performance and the impact of process or automation changes, recommending continuous improvements with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and execution speed
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, freight auditing, or related finance operations, including experience managing or developing a team
- Hands-on experience with AP systems, ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite), and freight audit tools
- Experience building or implementing automation tools or AI-enabled workflows, with the ability to identify further opportunities for improvement
- Strong understanding of invoice matching, freight rate structures, account reconciliation processes, and accessorial charges
- Working knowledge of multi-country tax, invoicing, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply this knowledge as the team’s scope expands beyond Vietnam
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and audit metrics
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multi-country environment
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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