Director of Glob Inv & Payment

Job Title:

Director of Global Invoice and Payment Processing

Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

* This position meets the criteria for exemption from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; thus you will not be eligible to receive overtime compensation.

Job Summary

The Director of Global Invoicing and Payment Processing leads the global, end-to-end accounts payable function for a public company operating in a SOX-regulated environment. The Director leads the organization’s end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments across multiple legal entities and geographies while driving operational efficiency, strong internal controls, scalable growth and continuous process improvement.

This role partners closely with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and operational business leaders to support operational efficiency.

Strategic Leadership, Governance & SOX Compliance

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of the global accounts payable function, including invoice automation processing, vendor master data, vendor on-boarding, payment execution and intercompany settlements.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework over AP processes in compliance with SOX, FAAP, and company policies.
• Own AP-related SOX controls, including control design, documentation, testing support, remediation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Act as primary AP liaison for Internal Audit, external auditors, and SOX advisors; ensure timely and effective audit responses.
• Ensure consistent application of AP policies and controls across subsidiaries.
• Serve as a key partner in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, and audit support.

Operational Excellence & Financial Close

• Lead and continuously improve AP processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and timeliness, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Oversee high-volume transaction processing through US and off-shore teams while maintaining service-level standards and strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor and manage global AP aging, vendor balances, and payment terms to optimize cash flow.
• Establish and track KPIs related to cycle time, invoice accuracy, exception rates and audit findings.
• Ensure timely and accurate AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, and flux analysis.
• Proactively identify and resolve systemic issues impacting accuracy, efficiency, or compliance.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Own AP systems and tools, including ERP and invoice automation platforms, in a controlled public-company environment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance data quality and reporting.
• Lead AP-related system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Lead AP-related acquisitions on-boarding.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure performance, productivity, and control effectiveness.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals.
• Build a strong control-conscious culture with clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
• Develop succession plans and ensure appropriate staffing models to support business growth and global scale.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Procurement to align vendor onboarding, contract compliance, three-way match controls, and purchase-to-pay alignment.
• Collaborate with Treasury on global payment execution, cash forecasting, banking relationship, and risk mitigation.
• Work with Tax, Finance and Legal teams to support global indirect tax compliance, withholding requirements, and vendor documentation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and business leaders on AP policies, issue resolution, and process optimization.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a public company, SOX-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, audit requirements and financial close processes.
• Experience managing global AP operations across multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Experience leading global shared services or outsourced AP models.
• Experience in a multi-entity or global organization.
• Background in AP automation and digital transformation initiatives.

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