AP Manager

Company Overview Deepgram is the leading platform underpinning the emerging trillion-dollar Voice AI economy, providing real-time APIs for speech-to-text (STT), text-to-speech (TTS), and building production-grade voice agents at scale. More than 200,000 developers and 1,300+ organizations build voice offerings that are ‘Powered by Deepgram’, including Twilio, Cloudflare, Sierra, Decagon, Vapi, Daily, Cresta, Granola, and Jack in the Box. Deepgram’s voice-native foundation models are accessed through cloud APIs or as self-hosted and on-premises software, with unmatched accuracy, low latency, and cost efficiency. Backed by a recent Series C led by leading global investors and strategic partners, Deepgram has processed over 50,000 years of audio and transcribed more than 1 trillion words. There is no organization in the world that understands voice better than Deepgram. Company Operating Rhythm At Deepgram, we expect an AI-first mindset—AI use and comfort aren’t optional, they’re core to how we operate, innovate, and measure performance. Every team member who works at Deepgram is expected to actively use and experiment with advanced AI tools, and even build your own into your everyday work. We measure how effectively AI is applied to deliver results, and consistent, creative use of the latest AI capabilities is key to success here. Candidates should be comfortable adopting new models and modes quickly, integrating AI into their workflows, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what these technologies can do. Additionally, we move at the pace of AI. Change is rapid, and you can expect your day-to-day work to evolve just as quickly. This may not be the right role if you’re not excited to experiment, adapt, think on your feet, and learn constantly, or if you’re seeking something highly prescriptive with a traditional 9-to-5. Role Overview You'll own Deepgram's full invoice-to-pay function as we build the finance team from the ground up. It's a build-first role: you'll manage an outsourced contractor on invoice prep, partner with a second approver on payments, and have room to grow your scope — and a team — over time. Key Goals Build and own the full invoice-to-pay cycle — intake, coding, approvals, payment Automate the cycle toward touchless: AI-driven ingestion, coding, and duplicate detection Own month-end AP close — accruals, cutoff, subledger-to-GL tie-out, aging Stand up AP analytics that change how the function runs Get AP audit-ready ahead of our first external audit Lead AP setup and migration through our ERP move Own the Ramp card program, vendor/tax compliance (W-9/W-8, 1099s), and AP sales/use tax Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities You take a function and run it, rather than waiting for work to be handed to you You work AI-native — you've built AP workflows others now use, and can show them You turn repeat work into reusable tools — a script, rule set, or checklist a teammate adopts You review others' prep work sharply — catching errors without redoing or rubber-stamping it You think in controls and audit evidence — three-way match, exceptions, documentation You judge ERPs on their merits, not by defaulting to one name Preferred Qualifications Owned AP close and controls in an audited environment, or equivalent experience Set up or migrated AP in a modern ERP Built an AI-assisted finance workflow a team adopted Typically ~5–8 years in AP / accounting ops, or equivalent Our Values Be Curious — challenge the status quo and ask 'how might we?' Do the Right Thing — act with integrity and candor; choose ethics over expediency Think Smart. Act Fast. — weigh the options, decide, and move Put the Customer First — listen with empathy and let their success drive ours Grow Together — treat feedback as a gift and leave the drama out