Accounts Payable Manager – Global

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team
• Coordinate workforce planning, capacity management, and follow‑the‑sun coverage with global AP teams
• Build a culture of accountability, control, and continuous improvement
• Own end‑to‑end payment cycles across UCAN, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Strengthen cash flow management by improving VPPT and POT while minimizing early payments
• Maintain a robust payment control framework with clear approvals, segregation of duties, and audit evidence
• Partner with Treasury on funding, FX settlements, and liquidity optimization
• Safeguard AP sub‑ledger integrity and ensure accurate GL tie‑outs
• Lead AP month‑end close activities, ensuring timely reporting and risk‑free outcomes
• Lead AP reconciliations in BlackLine, resolving aged items at root cause
• Support audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance (VAT/GST/WHT)
• Drive process standardization and eliminate unnecessary regional variations
• Champion automation and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools
• Prepare reporting packages and deliver insights that shape leadership decisions
• Flex working hours during key periods such as payment cycles and month‑end close

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
• 5+ years of people management experience in Accounts Payable or related functions
• Strong expertise in AP processes, accounting principles, and compliance frameworks (US GAAP/IFRS, SOX, indirect tax)
• Shown success in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma experience valued)
• Ability to operate independently and guide others in complex scenarios
• Solid knowledge of change management and transition handling
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage team members globally
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to meet tight deadlines
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Collaboration skills to inspire change and influence across teams
• Understanding of internal controls, particularly SOX within the P2P cycle
• Proficiency with financial systems (COUPA, JDE, PEGA, TARGET II, Microsoft Office)

Lean Six Sigma / Belt certification is a plus

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer