AP Global Solution Lead (Medius Implementation)

Key Responsibilities

• System Implementation & Configuration Lead end-to-end Medius implementation activities, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration support, testing/UAT, cutover, go-live, and hyper-care.
• Partner with AP, Procurement, Receiving, Treasury, IT, and Medius/vendor resources to translate business needs into Medius process design and system functionality.
• Support configuration of Medius invoice capture/intake, coding rules, approval workflows, roles/permissions, tolerances, exception routing, and audit/controls requirements.
• Cook up data readiness and migration activities, including vendor master cleanup, master-data mapping, and validation to ensure accurate processing in Medius and the ERP.
• Process Improvement & Optimization Map current-state AP/P2P processes and identify automation opportunities (invoice intake, PO/non-PO routing, matching, approvals, exceptions, and payments) enabled by Medius.
• Define and implement best practices and controls for 2-way/3-way match, invoice coding, delegation/approval governance, and exception management to improve cycle time and compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process flows, and control documentation for Medius-enabled AP operations, including month-end support considerations.
• Create and execute test scripts for Medius and ERP integration, including invoice capture, PO/non-PO processing, coding, matching, approvals, exceptions, and payment handoff.
• Log, triage, and help resolve defects by partnering with IT and Medius/vendor resources; validate fixes, document root causes, and confirm control impacts.
• Develop Medius training materials, job aids, and process documentation for AP processors, approvers, and business users (including exception handling and policy reminders).
• Conduct end-user training and support go-live readiness (user provisioning, communications, and readiness checklists) to drive adoption.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage change impacts, reinforce standard work, and ensure the Medius-enabled process is embedded in daily operations.
• Provide hyper-care support immediately after Medius go-live, including intake/prioritization of issues and coordination of timely resolution.
• Monitor operational metrics and user feedback (exception volumes, approval aging, rework drivers) and recommend workflow/rule adjustments to improve throughput and controls.
• Serve as functional SME for Medius questions, enhancements, access/role changes, and troubleshooting; coordinate releases/regression testing as needed.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is typically required.
• 3-5+ years in AP, with a deep understanding of invoicing, tax, GL coding, and 3-way matching.
• Experience implementing or supporting AP automation solutions (Medius preferred) and/or ERP AP modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Workday).
• Ability to manage implementation timelines and coordinate with IT and Procurement teams.
• Proven ability to translate AP/P2P business requirements into system-ready configurations, workflows, rules, and testable acceptance criteria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues across process, data, and system configuration/integration points.
• Hands-on experience with data readiness/migration support, testing (unit/integration/UAT), and process documentation/training materials.
• Preferred Familiarity with implementation methodologies (Agile/Waterfall), including cutover planning and hyper-care support models.
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience with AP automation capabilities such as invoice capture/OCR, e-invoicing, supplier portals, and 2-way/3-way match automation (Medius experience a strong plus).
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills; ability to interpret AP metrics and support reporting for continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders; comfortable translating between business users and technical teams.
• Comfortable with fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.