AP Lead

Job Title: Accounts Payable and Treasury Manager

Location: New York, NY

General Catalyst is a dynamic and rapidly growing venture capital company seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our Management Company team.

Job Description:

As the AP and Treasury Manager in our growing organization, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) and Treasury functions. Reporting to the Management Company Controller, in this role, attention to detail and a proactive, motivated attitude will be key, especially since you'll be working on a small, lean team where each member takes on significant responsibility. This position requires a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in AP, Treasury, and finance operations management, specifically ensuring the efficient operation of our financial systems, Concur and NetSuite.

Responsibilities:

• Finance Systems Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of finance systems, including Concur and NetSuite.

• Ensure system functionality meets the evolving needs of the organization.

• Collaborate with IT and other relevant stakeholders to implement system upgrades and enhancements.

• Accounts Payable Management:

• Supervise the AP process from invoice receipt to payment disbursement.

• Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.

• Manage vendor relationships and address inquiries or discrepancies promptly.

• Develop and enforce AP policies and procedures to streamline processes and maintain internal controls.

• Year-end 1099 processing.

• Evaluating and document internal Accounts Payable controls.

• Treasury Management:

• Oversee cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and bank reconciliations.

• Daily cash reporting

• Execute daily cash transactions, including payments, wire transfers, and deposits.

• Monitor banking relationships and recommend optimization strategies.

• Expense Management:

• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.

• Develop and maintain expense reimbursement policies, providing guidance to employees as needed.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in expense management.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and provide guidance to a team of 1-2 individuals

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the greater team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CTP) preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with a focus on Accounts Payable, Treasury, and finance operations required

• Proficiency in finance systems, particularly Concur and NetSuite, with a track record of system implementation and optimization required

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls.

• Experience in processing ACH payments, domestic and international wire transfers and overseeing banking relationships

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability drive results in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and decision-making.