Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead and handle a high performing team at OpenTable. This role entails organizing the AP team, implementing process improvements, ensuring adherence, and achieving success through clear communication and thoughtful mentorship. Employees are expected to maintain an in-office presence for at least two days per week, at the discretion of the CFO.

In this role, you will:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and guide the AP team, maintaining high performance standards.
• Regularly assess team structure to ensure adequate resources and efficient output.
• Set clear deliverables for team members, ensuring accountability.
• Conduct performance check-ins to review progress and discuss career development.
• Ensure comprehensive training for new hires and supervise progress in collaboration with trainers.
• Provide ongoing constructive feedback to improve team efficiency.
• Validate the accuracy of reports and communications before sharing with other teams and partners.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Document and improve AP processes, identifying potential points of failure.
• Monitor process implementation and ensure compliance within the team.
• Maintain knowledge of SOX controls, ensuring the team receives annual training.
• Proactively test processes to ensure compliance and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to improve controls.
• Develop and report on a 6-12-18 month strategic plan for the team, reporting progress through objectives and key results/important metrics.
• Supervise the successful implementation of the invoice ingestion tool, ensuring collaboration with the vendor and ES team.

Communication & Organization

• Communicate updates on key results and issues impacting financial performance.
• Tailor communication to different partners based on their needs.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to lead tasks effectively and ensure timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with other departments to align business needs with AP processes while ensuring SOX compliance.
• Stay informed on industry trends and standard methodologies to cultivate innovation.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Display resilience under pressure and handle deadlines optimally.
• Use proactive problem-solving to get results with good judgment.

Please apply if:

• 5+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable management role, including experience leading remote teams.
• Proven understanding of AP processes, financial controls, and SOX compliance.
• Shown leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle challenging priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with strong decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of industry trends and a dedication to applying standard methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• You will accrue 25 vacation days per year in addition to statutory UK Bank Holidays
• One Celebration Day per calendar year
• Private Health & Dental and Life Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension Fund
• Gym Discount
• Bike2Work
• Season Loan Ticket
• Reimbursable eye tests and 100 GBP contribution towards VDU glasses only
• Perkbox & Booking.com business discounts

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.