Accounts Payable Manager

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z,  which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and lead end-to-end AP operations across Corporate, Media, and Music Services. This role owns invoice-to-pay workflows, vendor management, payment execution, and AP-related close activities, while driving process improvements, system scalability, and strong internal controls.

This position is critical to supporting Create’s global growth and M&A integration roadmap, ensuring newly acquired entities are onboarded into a consistent, efficient, and controlled AP environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP operations across multiple business units, including high-volume invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution
• Ownership over Corporate, Media, and Music Services AP workflows
• Own the AP month-end close process, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Design, implement, and continuously improve AP processes, policies, and internal controls to support a scalable, audit-ready environment
• Partner with M&A, Finance, and Operations teams to support integration of acquired businesses, including system onboarding and process standardization
• Oversee employee expense and corporate card programs, including reconciliation and policy compliance
• Manage relationships with key vendors and payment platforms (e.g., Tipalti, Rippling), driving efficiencies in high-volume workflows
• Plan & Execute AP system migration and integration to Ramp
• Lead Vendor Maintenance and AP Aging clean-up efforts
• Provide regular reporting, KPIs, and ad hoc analysis to Accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support broader finance initiatives, including system implementations, automation, and global process alignment

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of progressive AP experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-entity AP environments and supporting month-end close
• Strong understanding of internal controls and process design in a fast-scaling organization
• Advanced experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and AP/payment platforms (e.g., Tipalti, Rippling)
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience supporting M&A integrations and system/process scaling is a strong plus

• Experience in music, media, or digital content businesses
• Exposure to international operations, FX, and global vendor payments
• Familiarity with royalty or advance-based payment structures

Pay Scale

• $100,000 - 115,000 per hour / year
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

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