The accounts payable supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end to end accounts payable operations for mexico, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, strong vendor management, compliance with local fiscal requirements, and continuous process optimization. This role leads the ap team, partners with cross functional stakeholders, and ensures high quality execution of all ap activities while driving excellence, transparency, and efficiency across the function.
how you will contribute
• supervise the full accounts payable cycle for mexico, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.
• review and validate invoices, vendor documentation, payment proposals, and reconciliations to ensure alignment with local fiscal regulations and company policies.
• lead, coach, mentor, and develop the ap team to foster strong performance, accountability, and collaboration.
• monitor ap kpis (processing times, accuracy, discrepancies, aging, etc.) and implement corrective or improvement action plans when needed.
• ensure timely processing of all invoices with complete documentation, proper approvals, and compliance with brand‑specific workflows.
• collaborate with finance, tax, procurement, treasury, brands, and other internal partners to resolve issues, support operational needs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• oversee vendor management activities, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and strong external partnerships.
• support internal and external audits by preparing accurate and complete documentation while ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks.
• identify and drive opportunities for automation and process simplification using erps, ocr tools, ap platforms, and digital workflows (e.g., esker, concur).
• ensure adherence to all corporate policies and local tax requirements, including cfdi validation, withholding taxes, vat, and fiscal documentation.
• coordinate payment runs, cash‑flow planning, and related treasury activities.
• oversee t&e management, including the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the concur platform.
• support related accounting activities including month‑end closings, reconciliations, fiscal procedures, and documentation.
who you are
• bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity.
• strong knowledge of mexican fiscal regulations: cfdi validation, vat treatment, vendor tax requirements, and local compliance.
• experience working with erps (sap preferred), compact, ap/ocr tools (esker), and concur for t&e administration.
• strong leadership and team‑management skills, with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop talent.
• highly detail‑oriented, analytical, and committed to accuracy and compliance.
• strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.
• customer‑focused, problem‑solving oriented, and proactive in identifying process improvements.
• demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• fluent in english 90% (oral and written).