Accounts Payable Manager

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Job description

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 30+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today's discoveries into tomorrow's medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Boston, New York, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zug, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at

Who You Are:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day AP operations of multiple business entities, including managing the workload of various team members to ensure that the vendors are paid on time and vendor inquiries are responded to and resolved in a timely manner. This position will help us improve our Accounts Payable practices and ensure disbursements are in accordance with Company Policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounts Payable Team and all functions of Accounts Payable
• Review and approve vendor invoices to ensure the accuracy of AP data
• Maintain positive internal and external customer relations and address escalated vendor issues in a timely and professional manner
• Manage sales and use tax and VAT
• Proactively safeguard against duplicate payments and fraud
• Oversee and approve payment runs for domestic and international entities
• Manage Coupa invoice automation
• AP close, month-end recons, JEs, and fluxes review
• Responsible for training personnel on multiple systems for submitting and approving expenses
• Contribute to the development of current accounting systems, programs, and procedures
• Improving department processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Handle SOX audit and walkthrough
• Ad hoc projects
• Manage Year-end 1099 reporting
No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:


• Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
• Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive towards practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
• Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
• Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
• High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a high-volume environment with Biotech experience
• Experience with multiple domestic and international business entities and currencies
• High-level proficiency with accounting software, MS Excel, and other MS business software
• Self-motivated, proactive, critical thinker with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical accounting problems related to AP
• Ability to manage, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Must be comfortable working with incomplete information and dealing with ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• SAP experience is a must

What We Offer:

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision - both for your program and your own career path
• A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
• Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
• Robust and market competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - with initiatives like Women at Bridge, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard

We will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send agency resumes to our website or BridgeBio and affiliating employees.