Director, Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay

Overview

This role involves leading the full procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle for a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency business. The Director of Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay will design and build a scalable, world-class P2P function leveraging AI-powered automation to enhance efficiency and control. The position requires close collaboration with finance leadership, IT, and cross-functional teams to modernize the AP technology stack, implement vendor management best practices, and develop KPI reporting for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Architect and transform a scalable, end-to-end procure-to-pay function for global, multi-entity operations
• Establish standardized processes, policies, and internal controls across all service lines
• Lead AI and automation initiatives for invoice processing, payment workflows, and exception handling to reduce manual effort
• Identify and lead system consolidation and integration projects involving NetSuite, Coupa, and AP automation tools
• Develop and maintain vendor master data governance and scalable vendor lifecycle management (onboarding, compliance, offboarding) for a global supplier base
• Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on vendor contracts and payment terms strategy
• Oversee payment run generation and review across all entities and currencies, ensuring accuracy, timing, and fraud controls
• Manage month-end close of the AP subledger including global reconciliations and vendor account analyses
• Optimize working capital through dynamic payment terms and early pay programs
• Design and deliver KPI dashboards providing daily visibility into AP health, aging, days payable outstanding (DPO), and spend trends
• Build reporting infrastructure to support cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
• Own and operate the day-to-day travel and expense (T&E) program, including corporate card management, employee reimbursements, and travel booking
• Lead modernization of the T&E program by streamlining workflows, expanding automation, and scaling globally
• Enforce T&E policy adherence through controls, exception management, and accountability frameworks
• Provide spend visibility reporting on T&E trends, policy violations, and category insights to Finance leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure AP function compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits, including SOX controls where applicable

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience building or significantly transforming a procure-to-pay function
• Deep hands-on expertise with NetSuite, Coupa, and Ramp systems, with ability to drive strategic initiatives
• Experience managing global AP operations involving multiple entities, currencies, and international vendors
• Track record leading AP automation, AI-assisted processing, or systems integration projects
• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets for complex data analysis and financial modeling
• Strong communication skills to convey AP insights related to risk, trends, and cash impact to Controller, CFO, and executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in supply chain, freight, logistics, or e-commerce operations
• Experience with ERP migrations, AP automation platforms, or vendor portal implementations
• Familiarity with AI tools for invoice processing, duplicate detection, or spend analytics
• CPA or relevant professional certification
• Located in the Atlanta metropolitan area or Eastern Time Zone

Location

Atlanta metropolitan area or Eastern Time Zone preferred

Compensation & Benefits

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