Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP team to deliver high-quality, timely, and accurate processing across global entities.
• Oversee daily Invoice to Pay activities, including invoice validation, exception resolution, vendor payments, and AP service request management.
• Monitor performance through KPIs and analytics to identify trends and drive improvements in efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
• Partner with technical teams to enhance tools, expand automation, and support ERP or P2P-related system initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX, fraud, and risk-mitigation activities.
• Partner closely with Procurement and other P2P stakeholders to align processes and support consistent policy application.
• Collaborate with Accounting, IT, Treasury, Audit, Operations, and Legal to support smooth end-to-end business operations.
• Manage AP month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and vendor aging reviews.
• Provide clear communications and updates to stakeholders on operations, process recommendations, and improvement efforts.
• Support the scalability and continuous improvement of AP processes as the business grows.
• Ensure compliance with AP policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements such as 1099 reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years leading a global or geographically dispersed AP team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes and multi-entity AP operations.
• Demonstrated experience using automation, analytics, and process improvement to enhance AP efficiency and controls.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and tools (SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, OpenText VIM preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting SOX, fraud mitigation, or other control-related activities within AP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and service levels.
• Background supporting or contributing to vendor master data processes is an advantage.
• Ability to support scalable processes as AP volumes and global operations expand.

Pay

$131,800.00 - $178,300.00 U.S. Pay Range