Accounts Payable Manager

Company Description

Before TuneCore, artists needed to be signed to a record label to sell their music online. In 2006, we democratized the industry by partnering directly with digital stores and streaming platforms to enable any musician to sell their songs worldwide while retaining 100% ownership of their music. Today, TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers, with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration and a range of promotional services. TuneCore is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, and owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies. The company is one of the fastest growing companies in the music industry and is actively investing in the continued growth of the business.

We have made it our mission to best serve artists and labels at each stage of their development in the digital world. We are a company that cares deeply about our people and our creator community, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all of our platforms and throughout our business. The pursuit of innovation inspires us to work hard for our artists, while collaboration drives the way we work and approach our company’s social responsibility.

Join TuneCore as we embark on the next phase of innovation in the music industry. Be part of the team that bridges the unmet and evolving needs of creators by building the tools and services that make their lives better.

Job Description

TuneCore is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to own and optimize our vendor payment and reimbursement process, amongst other responsibilities. This role leads end-to-end AP operations and controls – partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate supplier payments, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements. his is a hands-on, leadership role where you’ll both manage day to day execution and drive system/process transformation.

Responsibilities:

Operational leadership

• Oversee the full AP cycle: invoice intake, three-way matching (where applicable), approvals, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing using Basware and Sage X3; manage payment runs and funding files.
• Triage and resolve escalated vendor inquiries and payment exceptions.

Controls, compliance & month-end

• Maintain and enforce AP controls (SOX-lite / internal controls) and vendor onboarding standards.
• Lead month-end AP close activities, reconciliations, and audit support (PBCs, walkthroughs, evidence requests).
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and internal policy requirements related to payables.

Systems, process improvement & reporting

• Own AP-related system configurations, mappings, and upgrades; partner with Tech/ERP teams on SAGE/Basware improvements.
• Identify and implement automation and process-efficiency opportunities (OCR, PO enforcement, automation of approvals).
• Produce AP and cash-flow reports, aging analyses, and KPI dashboards.

People & stakeholder management

• Lead and develop AP staff; balance coaching and hands-on execution as needed.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate payment terms and resolve disputes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, HR Ops (payroll interactions), Treasury, and Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the role.
• 4+ years AP experience, including hands-on processing and vendor management.
• Direct experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and AP automation platforms (Basware or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort building basic reporting/dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience implementing controls and supporting audits.
• People-leadership experience (managing, coaching or mentoring AP staff).
• Experience in a fast-growth/tech company or multi-entity environment.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or major AP automation projects.
• Familiarity with US tax/tax reporting requirements related to vendor payments and 1099 handling.
• Process improvement or project management experience (Lean/Six Sigma exposure a plus).

Additional Information

Salary Range: $83,000- $100,000

Where you'll be

This role will be based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. TuneCore operates on a hybrid model giving our teams flexibility and choice in how they work. Employees have the option to work from our office 8 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working At TuneCore

Our Values:

TuneCore is a team of creators, for creators. Our mission is to support our artists and labels at every stage of their careers. Our driving forces are fairness, expertise, respect and transparency. As global citizens, we believe that if we build more diverse, equitable and inclusive teams across our company, we will collectively create and offer more innovative solutions and better serve our artists, labels, partners, and employees.

We strive to build a company that reflects the communities we serve and embraces the diversity of the world we live in, where each person’s unique perspective is valued, and where everyone has the same opportunities and is supported in their personal and professional growth. From our hiring practices to the culture we create and nurture, we are committed to listening, learning and evolving. Our goal is to make TuneCore an inspirational place that feels comfortable and familiar no matter how you look, where you call home, who you love, what you believe, or what’s on your playlist.

CSR Strategy: Shaping Music for Good

Our core values are put into action through Shaping Music for Good, Believe and TuneCore’s global corporate social responsibility strategy, integrated at all levels of the company and at the heart of our business model.

We strive to shape the music industry for good by building trusting relationships with artists and partners, investing in the growth and talent development of our local markets, and empowering our community to positively impact society. We work to achieve progress on our core priorities: gender equity, diversity, equity & inclusion, environmental sustainability, and wellness for our employees, artists, and industry partners.

Shapers Program

Employees have the opportunity to join the Shapers Program, a resource group made up of teammates who want to dedicate their time and skills to Shaping Music For Good initiatives. Shapers develop action plans, educate teammates, support the implementation of programs, and inspire action within the organization on causes and issues that align with TuneCore and Believe’s SMFG priorities.

Inclusion in the Music Business Report

In 2025, Believe and TuneCore partnered with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative , the world’s leading think tank studying diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, to produce the second Inclusion in the Music Business report which analyzes the gender, race, and ethnicity among executive leadership in the music industry.

Recognition and Awards:

• Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Music list (2023-2025)

• Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2022-2024)

• Billboard Women in Music List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO (2023-2025)

• Billboard Indie Power Players List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• Billboard's International Power Players List, Andreea Gleeson, CEO (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• Billboard Power 100: Andreea Gleeson (2025)

Benefits & Perks:

At TuneCore we’re committed to the well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, paid bereavement, unlimited paid sick days, and company-wide week off between Christmas and New Years—every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.

• “Wellness Fridays” year-round (close at 1pm on Fridays)

• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - your health comes first.

• 401k match - an investment in your future.

• Company wide events, outings and volunteer days – we have team spirit and know how to have fun!

• Hybrid Work - employees have the option to work primarily remotely and work from the office 8 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level, in accordance with Company policies.

• Learning and development opportunities and career development training – we believe in promoting and growing our leadership from within the company and proactively invest in our people.

• Free distribution subscription for employees – so you can experience the magic of releasing music worldwide (and give us valuable feedback!).

TuneCore and Believe are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.