Accounts Payable Manager

Tune Core is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to own and optimize our vendor payment and reimbursement process, amongst other responsibilities. This role leads end-to-end AP operations and controls – partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate supplier payments, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements. his is a hands‑on, leadership role where you’ll both manage day to day execution and drive system/process transformation.

Responsibilities:

Operational leadership

• Oversee the full AP cycle: invoice intake, three‑way matching (where applicable), approvals, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing using Basware and Sage X3; manage payment runs and funding files.
• Triage and resolve escalated vendor inquiries and payment exceptions.

Controls, compliance & month‑end

• Maintain and enforce AP controls (SOX-lite / internal controls) and vendor onboarding standards.
• Lead month‑end AP close activities, reconciliations, and audit support (PBCs, walkthroughs, evidence requests).
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and internal policy requirements related to payables.

Systems, process improvement & reporting

• Own AP‑related system configurations, mappings, and upgrades; partner with Tech/ERP teams on SAGE/Basware improvements.
• Identify and implement automation and process‑efficiency opportunities (OCR, PO enforcement, automation of approvals).
• Produce AP and cash‑flow reports, aging analyses, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead and develop AP staff; balance coaching and hands‑on execution as needed.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate payment terms and resolve disputes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, HR Ops (payroll interactions), Treasury, and Finance leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the role.
• 4+ years AP experience, including hands‑on processing and vendor management.
• Direct experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and AP automation platforms (Basware or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort building basic reporting/dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience implementing controls and supporting audits.
• People‑leadership experience (managing, coaching or mentoring AP staff).
• Experience in a fast‑growth/tech company or multi‑entity environment.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or major AP automation projects.
• Familiarity with US tax/tax reporting requirements related to vendor payments and 1099 handling.
• Process improvement or project management experience (Lean/Six Sigma exposure a plus).

Salary Range:$83,000- $100,000

Where you’ll be

This role will be based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. Tune Core operates on a hybrid model giving our teams flexibility and choice in how they work. Employees have the option to work from our office 8 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working At Tune Core

Tune Core is a team of creators, for creators. Our mission is to support our artists and labels at every stage of their careers. Our driving forces are fairness, expertise, respect and transparency. As global citizens, we believe that if we build more diverse, equitable and inclusive teams across our company, we will collectively create and offer more innovative solutions and better serve our artists, labels, partners, and employees.

We strive to build a company that reflects the communities we serve and embraces the diversity of the world we live in, where each person’s unique perspective is valued, and where everyone has the same opportunities and is supported in their personal and professional growth. From our hiring practices to the culture we create and nurture, we are committed to listening, learning and evolving.

Our goal is to make Tune Core an inspirational place that feels comfortable and familiar no matter how you look, who you call home, who you…