MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. With a focus on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and fluid overload associated with heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.
Position Summary:
MannKind is actively seeking a dynamic Manager, Accounts Payable to join our team, reporting directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller. This pivotal role involves certain month-end close responsibilities, including preparing and reviewing month-end close entries for company-wide accrued expenses in accordance with US GAAP and actively participating in the full cycle of processing accounts payable. Direct oversight of Accounts Payable, with a primary focus on implementing process improvements to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Lead and/or participate in the month-end closing process for accounts payable and related accrued expenses (AP, service, invoice & estimate accruals).
- Ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Develop new accounts payable processes or enhance existing processes.
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-performance levels.
- Actively participate in the timely and accurate processing of invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, documentation, and payment.
- Oversee credit card transactions for T&E, purchase cards & vendor cards (Concur, AMEX).
- Utilize ERP accounts payable (purchasing) module and payables automation software including OCR.
- Investigate accounts payable issues as needed.
- Cultivate relationships with vendors and colleagues.
- Possess and continue to develop knowledge of tax and accounting laws and standards.
- Engage in general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations and related research.
- Work in a SOX control environment and represent the Accounting team with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting at quarter- and year-end.
Managerial Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Inspires and empowers a team of direct reports, showcasing exceptional leadership skills that drive motivation and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated advanced analytical thinking skills.
- Collaborative with colleagues and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Diligent, detail-oriented, and careful in work approach.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTable & VLOOKUP) and Word for analysis and business correspondence.
- Prior experience with employee expenses (Concur, AMEX, or similar).
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related experience.
- 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or account experience.
- 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and AP best practices.
- Experience with ERP systems preferably Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics.
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Mannkind Corporation
Feb 12, 2026