Lead full lifecycle AP processes including invoice intake, validation, approval, posting, payment execution, and reconciliation.
Understand and address upstream procurement impacts—PO usage, vendor setup, sourcing practices—to improve AP efficiency and control.
Establish and maintain preventive and detective controls across invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
Ensure consistent control execution across multiple ERPs, intake channels, and business environments.
Lead payment method optimization (ACH, electronic payments, PO usage) to reduce cost, improve control, and enhance vendor experience.
Oversee governance for vendor changes, validations, and verbal verification controls.
Partner with Sourcing, Master Data, and Treasury to reduce downstream invoice defects and rework.
Operations to manage high transaction volume and seasonal peaks without compromising controls.
Develop clear, efficient resolution paths for price mismatches, missing POs, and lien‑related complications.
Drive initiatives that reduce manual touches, increase automation, and simplify AP execution.
Set clear expectations with business partners on AP responsibilities versus upstream ownership.
Communicate tradeoffs between speed, cost, controls, and vendor experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Financial Planning and Analysis
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Strong experience in Procure‑to‑Pay, Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or related financial operations
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration with Procurement, Sourcing, Treasury, and Master Data
Expertise in operational performance management and process standardization
Champion of automation and processing efficiency, leveraging ERP systems and digital tools (RPA, AI)
SAP experience
Ability to lead large teams, mentor and develop teams, fostering a culture of accountability and Continuous Improvement.
CPA, CMA, MBA preferred

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
wellness programs
life insurance
health and dependent care spending accounts
paid time off
401(k)
pension
profit sharing
short- and long-term disability
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Accounts PayableProcure-to-PayFinancial Planning and AnalysisOperational Performance ManagementProcess StandardizationAutomationERP SystemsRPAAISAP

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationMentoringTeam DevelopmentAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementCommunicationProblem SolvingEfficiency ImprovementControl Execution

Certifications

CPACMAMBA