Accounts Payable Manager

ABOUT US AT KINDER'S:

We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions to consumers that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use. Whether we are serving the emerging cook or seasoned pro, we are 100% committed to our mission of bringing awesome flavor to consumers wherever and whenever they are looking for it and in whatever form they want it in be it seasonings, sauces, gravies, marinades, or anything else we can dream up. We drive hard to be the most quality-obsessed, innovative company in any market we serve and while we have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey, and we need more great people to help us continue to raise the bar for what consumers think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.

How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s:

As our Accounts Payable Manager, you will lead the evolution of our AP function, ensuring accurate financial operations, leading effectively, and improving how we do things for the future. You will help ensure financial discipline and vendor satisfaction while laying the foundation for scalable and efficient operations. In doing so, you will remove tactical load from leadership, unlock efficiency across our invoice-to-pay cycle, and help us continue our fast-paced growth with operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process—including vendor onboarding, invoice review, payment processing (checks, ACH, wires), and reconciliation.
• Own vendor setup and verification, ensuring complete documentation including insurance certificates and credit applications.
• Set up and manage ACH processes and optimize vendor payment terms, including execution of early pay discount opportunities.
• Apply accounting judgment to ensure correct categorization of expenses, deposits, prepaids, and fixed assets within the AP process.
• Support month-end close through timely accruals and accurate AP reporting.
• Lead the development and implementation of a Purchase Order system—starting from concept to cross-functional education and execution.
• Act as primary contact for internal teams and vendors regarding payment inquiries, resolution, and compliance.
• Identify and drive improvements to workflows, automation opportunities, and internal controls within the AP function.
• Maintain complete and organized documentation for audits, controls, and reporting.
• Support broader Finance initiatives and partner cross-functionally to ensure spending alignment with budgets and business goals.
• Manage a small, growing AP team (currently two employees), balancing daily execution with team development and support.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of AP or general accounting experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of core accounting concepts and their application to the AP cycle.
• Experience working with or implementing ERP systems (SAP preferred); PO implementation a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working across digital platforms (e.g., iDocs, SAP).
• Track record of success in a high-growth or transformation-focused company.

Personal Characteristics:

• A proactive, strategic mindset; able to problem-solve independently while leading by example.
• Collaborative
• Curious
• Precise
• Accountable
• Service-oriented

Things About the Way We Work:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embrace ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. We have 1 flex day per week with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.