Full-Time

Accounts Payable Manager

Posted on 11/18/2024

FIGS

FIGS

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel brand

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$77k - $110kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Coupa
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of experience in accounts payable oversight at a fast-growing company.
  • Advanced experience in Coupa including Coupa Pay and Coupa Travel and Expense.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with various internal teams, external accountants, vendors, and upper management.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
  • Experience managing and developing accounts payable teams and a proven track record of improving AP processes.
  • E-commerce, consumer products or retail experience, a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Fully own the management of the activities and operations in the accounts payable organization and coach and mentor accounts payable staff.
  • Ensure all departments adhere to PO rules and work cross-functionally to ensure proper creation, approval and closing of POs.
  • Review all payments made outside of Coupa and ensure they are properly recorded to NetSuite.
  • Manage vendor relations and the implementation of vendor compliance. Ensure all vendors have provided appropriate documentation and are set up in Coupa accurately prior to payment.
  • Analyze invoices and expense reports for accuracy and eligibility for payment. Work with all departments to ensure receipt support is properly entered into Coupa.
  • Maintain and develop guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
  • Manage the weekly payment runs. Ensure timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices and expense reports and maintain accurate financial records and control reports.
  • Manage and reconcile the Accounts Payable and Inventory Received Not Billed general ledger.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation for Coupa and Netsuite accounts payable processing to ensure adherence to company guidelines and ensuring compliance with company SOX controls and documentation retention.
  • Provide accounting assistance to all teams across the business; respond to any accounts payable questions/concerns as they arise.
  • Develop and train new employees and contractors on Coupa and Netsuite, if applicable.
  • Prepare monthly invoice accrual journal entries.
  • Assist with monthly close process and communicate within the accounting department.
  • Ensure proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
  • Prepare and submit all necessary annual reporting to the Internal Revenue Service including on for 1099.
  • Manage the unclaimed funds process including the remittance of unclaimed funds to the various states and ensure compliance with various state regulations.
  • Review employee expense reports and receipts in Concur at the end of each month. Ensure that all submissions are in line with policy.

FIGS specializes in healthcare apparel, particularly scrubs and other clothing designed for medical professionals like doctors and nurses. Their products are made to be comfortable, durable, functional, and stylish, addressing the needs of those in the healthcare field. FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which means they sell their products directly to customers without using middlemen. This allows them to control their brand and customer experience while offering competitive prices. Unlike many competitors, FIGS focuses specifically on the healthcare sector and has built the largest direct-to-consumer platform in this market, fostering a loyal customer base. The company's goal is to celebrate and empower healthcare professionals by providing them with high-quality apparel that meets their unique demands.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FIGS' multi-year partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee positions it as a premium brand in the healthcare apparel market.
  • The opening of its first permanent retail location in Los Angeles signifies growth and increased market presence.
  • Expansion into medical devices through collaboration with Eko Health demonstrates FIGS' commitment to innovation and diversification.

What critics are saying

  • The direct-to-consumer model requires continuous investment in digital marketing and customer acquisition, which can be costly.
  • The healthcare apparel market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new entrants potentially eroding FIGS' market share.

What makes FIGS unique

  • FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, allowing it to maintain control over its brand and customer experience, unlike competitors who rely on intermediaries.
  • The company focuses on technically advanced, stylish, and functional healthcare apparel, setting it apart from traditional, less innovative options in the market.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, enhance FIGS' brand visibility and credibility in the healthcare apparel sector.

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