Accounts Payable Manager

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. We are hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to support rapid growth and to be a critical member of the Finance team.

Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the global Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements while maintaining strict internal controls in a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant environment. This role oversees a team of Accounts Payable professionals and partners closely with Procurement, Tax, and External Auditors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs (ACH and wire), and T&E reimbursement via Oracle (or similar)
• Ensure a high degree of compliance with SOX 404 controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., 1099 reporting, and sales/use tax).
• Manage weekly global payment cycles and optimize working capital
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to AP sub-ledger, accruals, and reconciliations
• Develop, document, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and desktop manuals;
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives (Oracle IDR Intelligent Document Reader).
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team; and conduct performance reviews.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors (Big 4) and internal audit teams during SOX testing and quarterly reviews
• Prepare and analyze AP aging, DPO, and A/P forecasting

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of work experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years in a management role
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company with SOX 404 compliance (semiconductor, technology, or manufacturing industry strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Oracle Fusion is a must)
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience leading global or multi-site teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines

Company Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities to work in a cutting-edge, innovative industry
• Medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401K Plan
• ESPP Plan

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.