Accounts Payable Operations Lead

Build trust as the subject matter expert on the Accounts Payable workflows, anticipating supplier and internal stakeholder needs to drive effective outcomes. Build presentations tailored to internal or external business partners and stakeholders in order to educate on AP processes, expectations, SLAs, etc. Support audits and coordinate with AP team, AP leaders and Internal Audit on documentation requests, process walkthrough, documentation reviews, and other tasks as appropriate Provide back-up to Payment processing specialist (or other functions depending on business critical needs) 5+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable end-to end process, including invoice processing & review, payments, risk management and process improvement Strong understanding of accounts payable principles, practices and regulations on a global scale and within region of focus Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Passionate about building strong partnerships with colleagues and working together toward a common goal Strong understanding of SOX compliance rules and regulations Organized, with exceptional attention to detail and adherence to timelines Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to create memos and adjust level of detail based on the audience Deep curiosity and passion for operational processes, automation and process improvement Ability to partner with technical teams and identify potential bottlenecks