Accounts Payable Manager

Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience.

We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.

Job Summary

As Kiva's Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, you will work with various teams including Business Operations, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Expansion teams to optimize processes and procedures using systems to scale with company growth. You will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and leading an internal team who provide day-to-day AP, expense reimbursable and corporate credit card support. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable delivering on operational goals and process transformation.

MUST reside on the WEST COAST!

• Lead the full cycle AP processes for our organization while leading a team of two/three accounts payable staff
• Identify and execute process improvements to simplify and automate invoice processing
• Develop and maintain applicable AP policies, procedures, controls
• Develop supplier/vendor relationships to quickly resolve payment issues
• Train and support staff and new hires on procure to payment life cycle including three-way match for inventory transactions
• Ensure adherence to AP monthly closing timelines including approval of payments, assisting with accruals, and meeting T&E reimbursable deadlines
• Lead the annual tax filings for 1099s
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders
• Develop internal controls related to accounts payable cycle to ensure compliance with audit
• Develop relevant metrics and analytics to monitor payables, expenses and cash outflows 
• Own audit AP and expense audit requests 

• 4+ years of related Accounts Payable experience is required
• 1+ year experience managing a small team
• Experience with AP processing systems, Accounting ERP and employee reimbursable software (we use Stampli, Intacct, Salesforce, Encompass, and Emburse)
• Experience in manufacturing / food processing industries 
• Experience with transactions in multiple entities coded to various cost centers and projects
• A "roll up your sleeves" mindset to get any job done with the Company’s interests in mind
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Skilled team player with experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders
• Project management experience
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience

Kiva Confections provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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