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full-timeSr. Manager, Accounts Payable
Lyft · San Francisco, CA
Lyft, a company in the ridesharing and transportation technology space, is seeking a Senior Manager for its Accounts Payable department. This leadership role involves overseeing the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle, including travel and expense management and corporate card programs on a global scale. The successful candidate will manage a multi-layered team across various locations, focusing on operational excellence, financial compliance, and the integration of automated systems into existing workflows. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to GAAP and SOX frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional partners in Treasury, Tax, and Procurement. The role also requires driving international expansion efforts, managing M&A integration workstreams, and optimizing cash flow processes. This position is well-suited for a seasoned finance leader with experience in scaling financial operations, deploying automation technologies, and mentoring distributed teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in managing high-volume payment environments and a strategic mindset for building scalable, compliant financial frameworks in a fast-paced, international business setting.
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is looking for a seasoned Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable, tto join our Controllership organization. In this high-impact leadership role, you will own Lyft’s end-to-end AP, which includes the T&E and corporate card programs. The role spans domestic and international operations—and serves as a key strategic and operational leader overseeing how the company pays its corporate suppliers, manages vendor relationships, and scales its procure-to-pay processes. You will lead a team of managers and individual contributors located across multiple locations, and partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Legal, Tax, and the broader business to ensure operational and compliance excellence at scale. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of operational rigor, global expansion, and financial transformation—making it ideal for a leader who thrives on building world-class teams, deploying automation intelligently, and delivering best-in-class supplier experiences. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-layered team of AP managers and staff distributed across the multiple locations, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and growth. Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development pathways for all direct and indirect reports. Build organizational capacity by identifying skill gaps, championing training initiatives, and creating succession plans for critical roles. Model Lyft’s values and leadership principles, cultivating a high-trust, inclusive, and results-oriented team environment. AP and T&E Operations & Procure-to-Pay Collaborate with business partners on the full end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle including Global Supply Management and Procurement Operations team for purchase requisitions and purchase orders, while managing global Accounts Payable processes related to invoice processing, three-way matching, payment execution, and supplier aging management and reconciliations. Design and enforce AP and T&E policies, procedures, and controls that maintain compliance with GAAP, internal audit requirements, and SOX frameworks. Oversee timely and accurate processing of high volumes of invoices and payments across multiple currencies and legal entities. Oversee timely and accurate processing of employee expense reports and reimbursement across multiple currencies and legal entities. Oversee employee credit card programs across multiple currencies and legal entities. Partner with Treasury on cash flow forecasting, payment terms optimization, and working capital management. Partner with Procurement Operations to ensure ongoing compliance with vendor master data integrity and maintenance of strong controls around vendor changes. International Expansion & M&A Lead AP and T&E integration workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and new market entries, including collaboration with new entities to assist standing up functions and system integrations. Develop scalable global AP and T&E frameworks that can be rapidly deployed to new geographies while remaining compliant with local regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development on cross-border payment structures, withholding tax considerations, and statutory compliance. Maintain deep knowledge of international AP and T&E practices, including VAT/GST recovery, multi-currency payments, and country-specific invoicing mandates. Automation & Scalable Process Design Champion the adoption of AP and T&E automation technologies including intelligent invoice capture (OCR/AI), workflow automation, and ERP enhancements to drive efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints. Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using lean or Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate bottlenecks and improve cycle times. Partner with Engineering and Systems teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize AP and T&E platforms and tools (e.g., ZIP, Oracle Fusion, SAP Concur or equivalent). Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs for the AP and T&E functions, using data to drive decisions and communicate performance to senior leadership. Supplier Relations & Business Partnership Serve as a trusted, collaborative partner to internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, and business units—ensuring AP and T&E is viewed as a value-add function, not a back-office blocker. Drive an exemplary supplier experience by ensuring timely payments, proactive communications, and efficient dispute resolution processes. Establish and manage supplier escalation protocols and executive-level vendor relationships for strategic partners. Lead the design and delivery of supplier portals, self-service tools, and communication programs that reduce inbound inquiries and improve satisfaction. Co
| Role | Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable |
|---|---|
| Company | Lyft |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Type | internship |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-02 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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