Job Openings Global Accounts Payable Manager

About the job Global Accounts Payable Manager

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full vendor invoice process — processing, coding, approvals, and keeping vendor records up to date per company policy.
  • Support vendor onboarding, including tax documentation, payment setup, and entity onboarding via platforms like Tipalti.
  • Prepare and run weekly global payment cycles (ACH, wire, check, card), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Resolve vendor billing and payment issues, acting as the escalation point for complex cases.
  • Keep vendor contracts, service agreements, and related documentation accurate and up to date.
  • Review employee expenses and corporate card transactions for accuracy, compliance, and correct coding.
  • Support month-end close — accruals, vendor spend analysis, revaluations, and reporting.
  • Assist with U.S. tax reporting (1099, 1042) and support internal/external audits.
  • Lead and mentor the AP team — manage workloads, set performance targets, and support team development.
  • Drive process improvements through automation, ERP upgrades, OCR, and workflow optimization to cut manual work.

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 across multiple entities.
  • Strong understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle, three-way matching, GL coding, and AP controls.
  • Strong 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 setting up AP processes, automation initiatives, or vendor onboarding playbooks.

Skills Required

  • Accounts Payable operations
  • Procure-to-pay & three-way matching
  • Vendor management & onboarding
  • Payment processing (ACH, wire, check, card)
  • Month-end close & reporting
  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • ERP/AP platform experience (Sage Intacct, Tipalti, Coupa)