Sr. Manager, Invoice to Pay

Role Summary

Sr. Manager, Invoice to Pay oversees the operational functions of a fast-paced Accounts Payable department, driving timely and accurate processing through data analytics and automation, and providing exceptional internal and external service. This role mentors and leads the Global Accounts Payable team, communicating clearly and training as needed. Reports to the Global Process Owner P2P.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Global Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships and provide stakeholder service across departments (Accounting, Operations, Commercial, Treasury, IT, HR, Audit, Marketing, Legal) and act as a business partner on AP matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability of the payments function.
• Set direction for AP to align with Finance goals and support analytics and automation across processes, systems, and team performance.
• Drive strategic initiatives within AP, including enhancing use of systems (SAP VIM, Ariba), and reducing manual tasks.
• Identify and implement technology solutions and automation to streamline workflows and increase transparency in AP.
• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of monthly close activities related to AP, including accruals, reconciliations, and vendor aging reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payment processing, financial reporting, transaction processing, and data reconciliation.
• Serve as escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, or policy exceptions; collaborate cross-functionally to resolve root causes.
• Maintain internal controls within AP, ensuring proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and policy compliance.
• Support audit and compliance efforts (e.g., 1099s) by ensuring AP is organized, documented, and responsive.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate risks and safeguard financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience with 5+ years in leading a Global Accounts Payable team
• Operational experience using data analytics and automation within the Procure to Pay cycle
• Experience with SAP Ariba, VIM is a plus
• Proven ability to interact with multiple levels of stakeholders internally and externally
• Self-directed, dynamic change-agent who thrives in a challenging environment
• Highly collaborative; strong partnerships with colleagues and business partners
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder across formal/informal networks
• Champions productivity improvements through Process Improvement and continuous learning
• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree Required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Business acumen to develop partnerships with key stakeholders and provide strategic perspectives

Skills

• Accounts Payable leadership
• Data analytics and automation within Procure to Pay
• SAP Ariba, VIM experience
• Financial close and reconciliations
• Internal controls and compliance
• Vendor management and stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement and automation

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree Required