Accounts Payable Manager

Metrea•Oklahoma City, OK

48d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead and continuously improve Metrea's global Accounts Payable function. You will oversee a team of 5-10 Accounts Payable professionals responsible for processing supplier invoices, employee expenses, vendor onboarding, payment execution, and AP reporting across a growing portfolio of international legal entities. You will be successful if you can build scalable processes, establish strong internal controls, develop a high-performing team, and ensure timely and accurate payment operations while maintaining exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting Metrea's continued global growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable and procure-to-pay experience
3+ years of leadership experience managing AP teams
Experience supporting multinational or multi-entity organizations
Strong knowledge of accounts payable controls, vendor management, and payment processing
Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or equivalent enterprise platforms
Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes in a rapidly growing environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities while meeting critical deadlines
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting entities across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, or Asia-Pacific
Experience implementing AP automation solutions, OCR technologies, or workflow tools
Experience managing shared-service or centralized accounting operations
Knowledge of indirect tax requirements, VAT, GST, and international supplier compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Accounts Payable professionals across multiple geographic regions
Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations for legal entities spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other emerging jurisdictions
Establish and maintain standardized AP policies, procedures, and controls while accommodating local regulatory requirements
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, internal controls, and scalability
Manage global payment operations and partner closely with Treasury to support payment execution, liquidity planning, and cash forecasting
Maintain oversight of vendor onboarding processes, banking validations, fraud prevention controls, and supplier master data governance
Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and operational teams to resolve complex AP issues and improve business processes
Develop key AP performance metrics, including invoice cycle times, aged liabilities, discount capture, exception volumes, and payment timeliness
Develop and maintain global AP standard operating procedures, training materials, and control narratives