We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and proactive Associate Director / Director of Global Accounts Payable to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and transforming the global accounts payable (AP) process, which currently processes over $2 billion in annual payments and more than 50,000 invoices annually. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational expertise, strong systems knowledge (SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, Concur), prior project management / systems implementation experience and a passion for process optimization.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Accounting and partners closely with our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team, senior finance leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational excellence, compliance, and strategic initiatives across the CFO organization.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Operations
- Lead global AP operations and serve as the primary business partner for AP across all regions.
- Monitor regulatory and business developments, assessing their impact on AP processes.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Operations team to optimize the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process and systems.
- Act as the accounting lead for AP, partnering with Treasury, Legal, IT, HR, Compliance, and Commercial teams.
- Champion AP transformation initiatives in collaboration with the BPO partner including implementing proactive, and preventative solutions in compliance with SOX / Internal Controls requirements.
- Serve as the senior escalation point and decision-maker for AP-related issues.
- Oversee internal and external audits, quarterly reviews, and ensure AP activities meet internal controls and SOX requirements.
- Identify systems gaps and lead enhancement initiatives in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
- Ensure integrity of the AP ledger in partnership with the BPO AP lead.
- Own service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational metrics, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain and update comprehensive policies, procedures, and internal control documentation.
- Improve cross-functional collaboration and streamline processes for efficiency.
- Ensure process documentation is current and accurate.
- Review month-end AP reports and ensure timely resolution of follow-up actions.
- Mentor and support the Senior AP Analyst in daily operations and career development.
Travel & Expense (T&E) and P-Card Management
- Provide guidance on T&E and P-Card inquiries to BPO and internal stakeholders.
- Manage the corporate credit card program, ensuring policy compliance and effective administration.
- Support account reconciliation process by ensuring timely resolution and clearing of aged open items
- Own and manage all activities related to T&E and P-Card processes.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior executives.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- High integrity, reliability, and a positive, professional attitude.
- Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach.
- Experience in global organizations and managing remote teams across time zones.
- Expertise in Procure-to-Pay processes and process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with e-invoicing and other efficiency-enhancing technologies.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in a dynamic international environment.
- Experience working with outsourced provider or managing remote teams in different time zones.
- Hands-on experience with the following systems is required:
- SAP S/4HANA
- Coupa
- Concur
