Global Accounts Payable Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor records in line with company policies.
• Support vendor onboarding, tax documentation, payment setup, and entity onboarding through platforms such as Tipalti.
• Prepare and execute weekly global payment runs, including ACH, wire, check, and card payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Resolve vendor billing and payment queries and act as the escalation point for complex issues.
• Maintain accurate vendor contracts, service agreements, and supporting documentation across designated platforms.
• Review employee expenses and corporate card transactions for accuracy, compliance, and proper coding.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, vendor spend analysis, revaluations, and reporting.
• Assist with U.S. tax reporting, including 1099 and 1042 filings, as well as internal and external audit requirements.
• Lead and mentor the AP team, manage workloads, set KPIs, and drive performance and development.
• Improve AP processes through automation, ERP enhancements, OCR, and workflow optimization to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including direct team leadership.
• Proven experience managing high-volume AP operations in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of the procure-to-pay cycle, three-way matching, GL coding, and AP controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and customer service skills.

Added Advantages

• Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar ERP/accounting system.
• Hands-on experience with Tipalti, Coupa, or similar P2P/AP platforms.
• Experience establishing AP processes, automation initiatives, and vendor onboarding playbooks.