AP Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Ouster, we build lidar sensing technology. These sensors and accompanying software drive generational innovation cycles in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, security, safety, crowd analytics systems, and smart cities. We have a market-leading product line of lidar sensors and are expanding our offering to include the perception software that makes 3D lidar data actionable to our customers. We believe our 3D lidar technology will serve as the foundation of tomorrow’s infrastructure, improving the capabilities of nearly every device or team that depends on cameras today. We are publicly traded on the Nasdaq (Ticker : OUST), with an annual revenue run rate of >

$100M, and are growing rapidly.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, optimization, and transformation of the company's procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle. You will ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all vendor payments globally, directly supporting the company's financial integrity and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume hardware manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is dedicated to both strategic improvement and operational excellence. It requires an expert in AP technology and financial controls (SOX), proven leadership ability, and a dedication to driving automation and continuous process improvement.

This position will be a hybrid capacity in the San Francisco, CA, location. (2-3 days)

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Strategic Process & Compliance

• Process Ownership : Own the global P2P process end-to-end, including purchase requisition review, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Automation & Efficiency : Strategically identify, recommend, and implement workflow automation and process changes to enhance speed, eliminate manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
• Risk & Control : Develop, document, and enforce P2P policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Issue Resolution : Act as the final point of escalation for complex payment issues, vendor disputes, and invoice / inventory receipt discrepancies.

2. Team Leadership & Development

3. Financial Reporting & Technology

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($110,000 - $205,000)

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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