Manager, Accounts Payable

About Soleno Therapeutics Inc

Soleno is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases based in Redwood City, CA.

At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS. 

We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way. 

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we're expanding across functions during this pivotal time. We invite you to join us in making an impact—and making history.We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community. 

Summary of Job (brief description)

We are seeking a highly motivated accounting professional to join Soleno Therapeutics as an Accounts Payable Manager. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions such as accounts payable, expense reporting, credit cards, accruals and supporting the finance team with other monthly and quarterly close activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Accounts Payable activities.
• Process invoices and payments using Bill.com, with potential involvement in transitioning to a new AP system.
• Lead and support AP system implementation and continuous process improvements.
• Manage and review Travel & Expense (T&E) reports in Concur, including daily oversight and weekly reimbursements.
• Supervise and mentor AP processors, with potential to grow and scale the team.
• Own and manage the full expense reporting process.
• Oversee accruals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Handle 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage Inventory AP and perform related reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and Accounting teams to support broader financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, including 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in the biotech or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Bill.com, Concur, and Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accruals and 1099 reporting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

(Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.)