Manager, Accounts Payable (AI)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $119,000–$179,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is developing the Terran R launch vehicle and a manufacturing operation to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end accounts payable, including PO and non-PO invoice intake, 2- and 3-way matching, payment runs, aging, escalations, and control compliance.
• Lead AP Specialists by managing priorities and workload, conducting 1:1s and performance reviews, and providing training and cross-training.
• Track AP metrics such as on-time payment rate, cycle time, match rate, and aged backlog; use data to address root causes and document scalable processes.
• Resolve vendor and payment disputes while partnering with Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, and Receiving on purchase-order issues and cash and payment forecasting.
• Drive AP automation and AI-enabled invoice-processing use cases with Systems and Data teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in accounting or a finance-related field.
• 6+ years of accounts payable or accounting operations experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including PO and non-PO invoicing, 2- and 3-way matching, and payment execution.
• Proven experience managing AP performance metrics and delivering measurable improvements in payment timeliness and accuracy.
• Experience implementing AP automation, OCR, or AI-enabled invoice-processing tools.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, and invoice automation or workflow tools.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and clear communication with team members, vendors, and cross-functional partners at all levels.

Nice to have

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP), CPA, or an advanced degree.
• Experience in fast-growing startups or manufacturing; space manufacturing experience is especially valuable.
• Experience with Infor LN ERP.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to rocket, factory, and business development.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Commitment to transparency, fairness, equal opportunity, and workplace accommodations.

Hiring process

• Unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, and referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms are not accepted unless submitted under a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition.