Accounts Payable Supervisor

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 Supervisor oversees all aspects of the accounts payable processes, including invoice and payment processing, employee expense reimbursements, preparing sales tax and 1099 filings, reviewing new and changes on existing vendors, resolving invoice/payment issues, and managing purchase orders.

Responsibilities:

* Hire, train and supervise AP staff, conduct performance reviews, establish staff schedule, and coordinate projects related to Accounts Payable
* Review and approve all daily work prepared by the Accounts Payable staff, including prior payment status, proper approval, proper coding, etc.
* Manage the credit card recon, overseeing audits of employee expense reports versus policy; coordinate follow-up with employees on delinquent or questionable expense reports
* Review all payment batches before release
* Perform research for all non-routine vendor inquiries and requests for information from other departments. Follow-up with the AP Manager to reach a satisfactory resolution on all such matters
* Perform month-end AP close, including the monthly credit card accrual process
* Handle year-end Form 1099 processing
* Conduct "trouble-shooting" of accounts payable transactions, as applicable
* Responsible for developing and maintaining Accounts Payable internal controls

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standardsEntrepreneurial Operators, who drive towards practical solutions and have an ownership mindsetTruth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solversIndividuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around themHigh-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

* 5+ years of experience in accounting or accounts payable
* 1+ years supervisory experience with an understanding of the needs of staff
* Demonstrated knowledge of internal accounting process controls
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Accounts Payable process, concepts, and efficiencies
* High-level proficiency with accounting software, MS Excel, and other MS business software
* Working knowledge of Sales and Use Tax, VAT, and reporting requirements
* Working knowledge of W-9 requirements and IRS regulations for the issuance of 1099's
* Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with vendors, peers, staff, managers, and all other departments in the company
* Ability to adapt to new situations and work well under pressure
* AA/AS in Accounting or related field required
* 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.