Director, Accounts Payable – Global Process Owner

Job Description:

• Lead, mentor, and develop AP managers and senior team members responsible for invoice processing, payments, vendor management, and expense management across the Americas.
• Provide strategic oversight of day‑to‑day AP activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and accounting policies.
• Oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including accrual support, reconciliations, KPI reporting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor AP performance and proactively address issues impacting vendor payments or financial reporting.
• Manage annual 1099 reporting, audit support, and escheatment processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual AP reporting, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Own the global AP process design, governance model, and continuous improvement roadmap across all regions.
• Standardize AP workflows, approval hierarchies, and policies across EMEA, APAC, and Americas to drive consistency and control effectiveness.
• Develop and implement global P2P KPIs, dashboards, and quality metrics to measure efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives including automation, centralization, shared service maturity, and global operating model refinement.
• Drive alignment between regional AP teams and global finance leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for NetSuite (AP, approvals, vendor management, 3-way match) and Coupa (procurement, invoicing, expenses, supplier onboarding).
• Partner with IT, Finance Systems, and product owners to enhance system integrations, automate workflows, eliminate manual touchpoints, and strengthen data quality.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies including AP automation, AI/ML solutions, payment platforms, and global disbursement tools.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of Accounts Payable experience within a global corporate environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams through change.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Accounting designation preferred but not required.
• Strong proficiency with AP and finance systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, Concur, and BlackLine.
• Experience leading or partnering with geographically distributed teams, including offshore resources, is preferred.
• Self‑starter who can operate effectively in an evolving, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated executive‑level communication skills and presence, with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Change‑oriented leader with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, capable of identifying, investigating, and resolving data anomalies and operational issues.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

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