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Harness

Accounts Payable Manager

Harness, Boston, New York, United States

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Harness is a high‑growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.

Harness is led by technology entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, the founder of AppDynamics, who sold the company to Cisco for $3.7 billion.

The company is backed by $425 million in venture financing from leading firms and a strong strategic partner network.

Position Summary We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable (“AP”) Manager to lead the end‑to‑end accounts payable cycle, including timely invoice processing, vendor payments, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reporting of key metrics.

The role will oversee the AP team, providing mentorship, training, and timely performance feedback.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross‑functionally with procurement, contracts, and project teams to streamline processes and ensure timely, accurate payments.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts payable cycle and month‑end close process, including accruals and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, including hands‑on support as needed.

Maintain compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and accounting standards.

Review AP‑related journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly results.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Oversee vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance activities, including 1099 reporting and tax documentation.

Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing AP team—setting goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional growth.

Partner with procurement, project management, and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and align AP activities with project budgets.

Support external audits and strengthen internal controls.

Monitor compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Oversee the company‑wide credit card program, ensuring compliance, proper use, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance function, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and AP processes.

Proficiency in ERP and payment systems such as NetSuite, ZIP, and Ramp. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, Sites).

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Location Remote from the East Coast (U.S.)

What you will have at Harness

Competitive salary

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave

Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events

Monthly internet reimbursement

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $160,000 annually.

Pay transparency: $140,000—$160,000 USD.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Note on fraudulent recruiting/ offers:

We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness.

These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.

We do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io.

All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website.

If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, please contact us immediately at security@harness.io.

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