CarGurus
Accounts Payable Lead
Job Description
Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they’re not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Job Overview
The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee daily AP operations at CarGurus, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in vendor payments and expense management. This role is critical in optimizing payables processes, maintaining vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounts payable, expense management, and corporate card programs, with a passion for process efficiency and customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Oversee invoice processing, payment approvals, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain vendor records, resolve payment issues, and manage the CarGurus AP inbox.
- Implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations (1099, sales & use tax), and internal controls.
- Manage corporate card programs, ensuring proper reconciliation and policy adherence.
- Support month-end close, journal entries, and AP sub-ledger reconciliations.
- Provide reports on AP activities, cash flow, and KPIs, offering insights for process optimization.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and responses.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of AP and accounting experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, accounting principles, and financial systems (Zip, Concur, NetSuite preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced in process documentation, compliance, and operational improvements.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- AP certification (e.g., Certified Accounts Payable Professional) is a plus.
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
