Lead full lifecycle AP processes including invoice intake, validation, approval, posting, payment execution, and reconciliation.
Understand and address upstream procurement impacts—PO usage, vendor setup, sourcing practices—to improve AP efficiency and control.
Establish and maintain preventive and detective controls across invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
Ensure consistent control execution across multiple ERPs, intake channels, and business environments.
Lead payment method optimization (ACH, electronic payments, PO usage) to reduce cost, improve control, and enhance vendor experience.
Oversee governance for vendor changes, validations, and verbal verification controls.
Partner with Sourcing, Master Data, and Treasury to reduce downstream invoice defects and rework.
Operations to manage high transaction volume and seasonal peaks without compromising controls.
Develop clear, efficient resolution paths for price mismatches, missing POs, and lien‑related complications.
Drive initiatives that reduce manual touches, increase automation, and simplify AP execution.
Set clear expectations with business partners on AP responsibilities versus upstream ownership.
Communicate tradeoffs between speed, cost, controls, and vendor experience.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Financial Planning and Analysis
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Strong experience in Procure‑to‑Pay, Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or related financial operations
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration with Procurement, Sourcing, Treasury, and Master Data
Expertise in operational performance management and process standardization
Champion of automation and processing efficiency, leveraging ERP systems and digital tools (RPA, AI)
SAP experience
Ability to lead large teams, mentor and develop teams, fostering a culture of accountability and Continuous Improvement.
CPA, CMA, MBA preferred

Director, Finance Shared Services – Accounts Payable

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