Accounts Payable Global Process Lead (12-Month Contract)

atlascorp

2d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The AP Global Process Lead is accountable for delivering the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including approving payments and resolving escalations (both vendor queries and invoice exceptions). The AP Business Lead collaborates with external stakeholders and other internal departments to ensure effective and efficient operations. As a key member of the Global Finance Operations team, the AP Global Process Lead provides governance oversight, operational leadership, and subject-matter expertise across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) value chain. This role partners closely with Procurement, Treasury, and Operations to drive standardization, strengthen vendor relationships, and lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized institution (CPA designation or enrollment an asset)
3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting or P2P operations, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or process leadership role
Strong command of P2P lifecycle management, payment controls, and service delivery governance
Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and familiarity with automation and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, drive process improvements, and deliver measurable results in a complex global environment
High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and resilience under tight deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; adapt at influencing and collaborating across geographies and functions

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end process oversight of the global Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, exception handling, vendor master data governance, and payments
Oversee and support the service delivery team in India, ensuring adherence to SLAs, accuracy targets, and first-pass yield metrics
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues raised by internal stakeholders, vendors, or managed services, ensuring timely resolution and root-cause correction
Review and approve vendor payments, journal entries, and reconciliations, reviewing and approving Travel and Entertainment (T&E) bill postings, ensuring alignment with company policies, Treasury schedules, and internal controls
Maintain governance over Vendor Master Data accuracy and completeness, approving vendor setups and change requests with appropriate due diligence
Ensure SOX compliance, support internal and external audit requests, and maintain documentation in accordance with corporate policy
Month end activities including review of journal entries, proposal of journal entries, reports and signing thereof
Reviewing periodic AP related reports
Act as the process champion for AP within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) framework, collaborating with the AP Global Process Owner and managed service provider to identify automation, standardization, and optimization opportunities
Participate in global process performance reviews, monitor KPIs (First Pass Yield, on-time payments, exception rate), and recommend actions to improve efficiency and control
Partner with technology teams to support system enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, Automated Accounts Payable system, workflow tools) and ensure smooth implementation and adoption
Identify, document, and implement standardized procedures and controls to enhance accuracy, scalability, and global alignment
Support continuous training and development of capability for both internal and offshore teams to encourage process ownership and professional growth
Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and Finance leadership to ensure end-to-end process alignment and timely issue resolution
Maintain strong relationships with global vendors, addressing escalations, performance disputes, and payment-related inquiries with diplomacy and accountability
Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to business users on policy application, process governance, and system functionality