Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Accounts Payable leads all accounts payable operations (domestic and international) within the Finance organization at Avidity Biosciences, reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting. Manages a team of one AP Manager and three AP Specialists, drives process improvements, ensures SOX and regulatory compliance, and implements scalable systems and policies to support global growth. Location: Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team (1 Manager, 3 Specialists), fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Define and execute the long-term AP strategy, ensuring scalability for global operations.
• Partner with Finance leadership to align AP processes with corporate goals and compliance requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with Procurement, Legal, IT, and other teams to support vendor onboarding, contract compliance, and system integrations.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on AP processes and policies.
• Oversee all aspects of full-cycle accounts payable, including domestic and international vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, and credit card programs.
• Manage Concur expense management system, ensuring compliance, training, and optimal configuration for global usage.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in AP processes.
• Lead the month-end close process for AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to SOX, internal policies, and applicable regulations across all AP activities.
• Partner with internal audit and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support.
• Ensure compliance with Sunshine Act reporting requirements, including data collection, validation, and timely submission.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on taxes, including sales/use tax on purchased items and tax reporting obligations for both domestic and foreign vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive AP experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role managing a team, process, program or function in a highly regulated setting.
• Proven experience with Concur expense reporting and international AP processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of taxes, including sales/use tax, taxability of purchased items, and reporting requirements for domestic and foreign vendors.
• Experience with Sunshine Act reporting, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and process optimization.
• Advanced Excel/MS Office skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.