Sr. Manager, Invoice to Pay

Role Summary

Sr. Manager, Invoice to Pay – The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable will oversee the operational functions of a fast-paced AP department, ensuring timely and accurate processing using data analytics and automation. This role leads and mentors the Global Accounts Payable team, establishing efficient processes and delivering exemplary internal and external service. Reports to the Global Process Owner P2P.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Global Accounts Payable team, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships and provide stakeholder service across departments; 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; support analytics and automation across processes and team performance.
• Drive strategic initiatives within AP, including optimizing use of systems (SAP VIM, Ariba) and reducing manual tasks.
• Identify and implement technology solutions to streamline workflows and increase AP transparency.
• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of monthly AP close activities (accruals, reconciliations, vendor aging).
• Oversee day-to-day operations of payment processing, financial reporting, and data reconciliation.
• Serve as escalation point for complex vendor issues or policy exceptions; collaborate cross-functionally to resolve root causes.
• Maintain internal controls within AP, ensuring segregation of duties and proper approval workflows.
• Support audit/compliance efforts (e.g., 1099s) by ensuring AP is organized, documented, and responsive.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies to safeguard financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with 5+ years leading a Global Accounts Payable team
• Operational experience using data analytics and automation within Procure to Pay
• Experience with SAP Ariba, VIM is a plus
• Proven ability to interact with multiple stakeholder levels internally and externally
• Self-directed, dynamic, customer-centric change-agent; thrives in a changing environment
• Highly collaborative; aligns with colleagues and partners to deliver results
• Strong communicator and relationship builder across networks while managing stakeholder interests
• Champions productivity improvements through Process Improvement and continuous learning
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Business acumen to develop partnerships and provide strategic perspective