Global Accounts Payable Manager

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) and Facebook . Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize our global accounts payable and influence end-to end procure-to-pay processes in partnership with Procurement and business stakeholders. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day AP activities, working with the offshore team , supporting month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, driving system enhancements and process improvements, and serving as a key business partner in training and supporting internal stakeholders on procurement and invoice management processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems. Accounts Payable Operations Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices,, vendor payments, and related transactions. Oversee daily AP activities, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment runs , and vendor inquiries. The Accounts Payable manager will own the overall payroll process and governance including payment approval controls, supplier bank-change verification, duplicate-payment prevention, and fraud-risk mitigation. Monitor AP aging and ensure compliance with company payment terms and internal controls. Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated payment or invoice issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership & Offshore Management Work with the Accounts Payable team, including oversight of the offshore team. Establish performance expectations, monitor productivity, and provide coaching and professional development opportunities. Coordinate workload distribution and ensure appropriate coverage across all AP functions. Foster collaboration between onshore and offshore teams to drive efficiency and service excellence. Month-End Close & Accounting Support Review and approve AP-related journal entries and prepare complex or non routing entries as needed. Ensure timely and accurate completion of AP close activities in accordance with monthly close deadlines. Review and approve account reconciliations for AP-related balance sheet accounts. Partner with the General Ledger and Financial Reporting teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements. Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis. Systems Enhancements & Process Improvements Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency. Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, and other stakeholders to identify, design, and implement system enhancements. Drive automation opportunities within the procure-to-pay cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment workflows. Lead AP-specific systems and process-improvement projects and represent AP as a subject-matter expert in broader business-led implementations, upgrades, testing, and optimization initiatives. Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials. Procurement Process Support & Stakeholder Training Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and Oracle Fusion workflows. Develop and deliver training programs for employees, managers, and business stakeholders. Educate stakeholders on purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving transactions, invoice approvals, PO amendments, supplier onboarding, and procurement controls. Create and maintain user guides, SOPs, training materials, and job aids. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for business users. Reporting & Analytics Develop and monitor key AP performance metrics and KPIs including Invoice cycle time, On-time payment rate, Payment exception rate, AP aging Duplicate payment rate, Reconciliation aging, Monthly close timeliness, Stakeholder service levels (JIRA ticket management) Analyze payment trends, processing efficiencies, and vendor performance. Provide management reporting and recommendations to improve operational effectiveness. Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience. 3+ years of people management experience, including managing remote or offshore teams. Strong understanding of AP processes, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Proven experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience supporting publicly traded companies and SOX-compliant environments. Preferred Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP strongly preferred. Knowledge of procure-to-pay automation tools and best practices. CPA or equivalent professional certification is a plus. Experience integrating accounting operations from mergers and acquisitions AI & Digital Fluency Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the a