Associate Director, Accounts Payable

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a late-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious disease. The company''s immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (T cell) immune systems to create long-term ''immunological memory.'' Position SummaryThe Associate Director Accounts Payable reports to the Director, Accounting Operations and will be responsible for Accounts Payable and accruals. Position will maintain daily and monthly duties of the department, including working with all departments, plant locations and outside contractors along with vendors. The Accounts Payable Manager will also assist with month-end close process, and review accounts payable reports used to record non-posted expense invoices. This person will directly supervise the accounts payable team and will have to ensure that invoices are processed in a timely manner and must be able to handle a large volume. This person will also be involved in month end close processes and must have strong accounting and US GAAP knowledge.Essential FunctionsManages the accounts payable function, including review of invoices, expense reports, and cash disbursements for authorization and accounting accuracy. Preferred experience in Microsoft D365 and EXFLOW (AP Automation tool.)Oversees and provides leadership to the accounts payable team, including hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching and development.Responsible for ensuring accuracy of accounts payable files.Responsible for ensuring all invoices and expense reports are posted to the correct general ledger account and Company.Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures related to the accounts payable function.Own and enhance policies and procedures, including automation, to meet business needs and improve overall effectiveness of the accounts payable function.Provide internal and external customer service to resolve invoicing or vendor matters to ensure timely payment of vendor bills.Manages the entire payment process and ensures payments are processed in a timely manner.Responsible for ensuring that key stakeholders across the organization understand and comply with policies and procedures related to accounts payable.Maintains vendor relationships as necessary.Provides reporting and results for budgeted expenditures.Oversee timely monthly close and consolidation process, in accordance with established timelines. Continuously strives to enhance close process.Ensures efficient use of existing systems, and direct implementation of new or upgraded systems as appropriate.Ensures compliance with SOX, company policies and procedures and ensures consistency of policies/procedures across the company (with deviations as appropriate).Maintains and recommends modifications to existing processes and procedures, guidelines, and policies to continuously improve processes.Manages the yearly 1099 form process.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.Education & ExperienceBachelor''s degree in accounting or finance.7-10 years of related Accounts Payable management experience in a public company.Extensive experience with managing all aspects of Accounts Payable.Demonstrated and solid experience managing SOX 404 compliance, day-to-day application of SOX controls and documentation.Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry a plus.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesPossess superior organizational and documentation skills, attention to detail, strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external professionals at all levels.Must be able to communicate with confidence and tact across all levels within the company.Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster a team oriented environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong, consistent work ethic with a keen attention to details and ability to focus on the big picture.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint knowledge.Systems knowledge of D365/EXFLOW is preferred but not required.Experience with system conversations in SOX compliant environment.Working Environment / Physical EnvironmentEmployee frequently works in a professional office environment with lots of computer equipment, and moderate amounts of noise and activity. Employee may occasionally work at client locations and may occasionally be required to travel. The work environment is fast-paced and demanding. Weekend and overtime duties may be required as assigned by the manager.Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipmentOccasionally stand for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours/timeOccasionally required to lift up to 30 poundsConstantly required to view objects at close and distant rangesFrequently required to communicate with others*All hires are subject to completion and passage of a background checkImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.

Created: 2025-11-15