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