Responsibilities -lead and develop a team of ap staff, driving a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.-manage the full ap cycle: vendor invoice processing, intercompany billing, payment execution, and intercompany matching with international counterparties.-own the month-end close process for accounts payable, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations provided to corporate accounting.-maintain and improve ap metrics; provide meaningful disbursement statistics and aging analysis.-ensure all ap processes conform to internal controls, corporate policy, and sarbanes-oxley (sox) requirements.-partner with treasury on payment execution, bank edi, and payee data integrity.-collaborate with procurement on payment terms optimization, vendor consolidation, and synergy identification.-support internal and external audits in coordination with the gl team.-review and approve urgent non-standard payment requests based on business criticality and vendor relationship impact.-track and update critical vendor accruals on a monthly basis.-drive process improvement and system optimization initiatives, including active participation in the sap s/4hana implementation and migration.-prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior finance leadership.
qualifications-bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.-5+ years of experience in ap leadership or management roles.-sap s/4hana experience or implementation exposure is a strong differentiator. Sap experience required.-solid understanding of sox compliance, internal controls, and ap best practices.-experience with intercompany matching and consolidation processes.-advanced proficiency in microsoft excel and the microsoft office suite.-strong written and verbal communication skills in both english and spanish (required).-proven ability to manage cross-border relationships and navigate time zone differences.-self-directed and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
preferred-experience with erp system implementations or migrations.-knowledge of regional tax regulations and withholding requirements across multiple countries.-manufacturing industry background.-strong knowledge of ap processes in global manufacturing environments.