Accounts Payable Manager, Whatnot
$140-155k
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Live stream platform & marketplace
Posted today
Live stream platform & marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
$140-155k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- As our next Accounts Payable Manager you should have 5+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, including at least 1 year managing teams or leading an AP function, plus:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA a plus but not required)
- Strong proficiency in NetSuite (required) and procurement/AP tools such as Zip, Coupa, or similar
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations; international AP exposure a strong plus
- Deep understanding of AP internal controls, payment fraud prevention, and segregation of duties
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and can work effectively with vendors, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes
What the job involves
- We're seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our growing Finance team
- This role will own the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, strong internal controls, and a best-in-class vendor experience
- You'll work cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and business stakeholders to scale our AP operations as Whatnot grows globally
- This role is ideal for a finance professional who is execution-driven, process-oriented, and excited about building scalable systems in a fast-paced startup environment
- You will lead the day-to-day AP operations while managing a team and driving process improvements, system optimization, and policy compliance
- AP Operations & Vendor Management: Own the full accounts payable cycle — from purchase order and invoice receipt through approval, payment, and reconciliation
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team of AP associates. You’ll provide guidance, prioritization support, and performance feedback
- Purchase Policy Compliance: Enforce Whatnot's purchase policy, ensuring all vendor spend is properly authorized via Zip, contracts are executed via Ironclad, and documentation standards are met. Partner with Finance and Legal to address compliance gaps
- Payment Processing & Controls: Oversee payment runs (ACH, wire, check) across US and international entities, ensuring proper segregation of duties and approval controls are in place. Identify and mitigate fraud risk in payment workflows
- Month-End Close Support: Own AP close activities including accruals, vendor statement reconciliations, and aged payables review. Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP balances across all entities for month-end reporting
- Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize AP workflows in NetSuite and Zip, identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Lead or contribute to system implementations or upgrades as the company scales
- Global AP Operations: Support AP processes across US and international entities (UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany), including multi-currency payments, VAT considerations, and compliance with local payment practices
- Audit & Compliance Readiness: Maintain audit-ready AP documentation, support external auditors with AP-related requests, and contribute to the development of internal controls aligned with SOX or equivalent frameworks
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A on cash flow forecasting, with Legal on contract and vendor onboarding requirements, and with business stakeholders to ensure spend is appropriately budgeted and coded
Our take
Live shopping is changing the way people engage with eCommerce and Whatnot is one of the key platforms driving this shift. The company operates across the US, UK, and Europe, where millions of people connect each day to buy, sell, and build communities around shared interests.
Founded in 2019, Whatnot allows real-time auctions where buyers can watch sellers showcase products and share their expertise, creating a more interactive and personal shopper experience. Sellers include individual creators and small businesses who use live shows to reach audiences and grow their online presence.
As of 2025, the company reports over $6B in sales, with sellers earning significantly more on average than other major marketplaces. And with a range of investor support, Whatnot is committed to developing new ways to make online shopping more social and community-driven.
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Meet the team
Jon Malkemus, VP Product Design
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Oct 2025
$225m
SERIES F
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Total funding: $974.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Generous compensation, including a competitive base salary and equity. Whatnot offers monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance. Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.
- Recharge: Whatnot gives you the freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge. Whatnot provides a monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves. Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot. 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one-month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses. *The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
- Flexibility: As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be kind
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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