AP Operations Lead

Mobility Global • Centreville, VA

5d • $81,000 - $121,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The AP Operations Lead leads and develops a team of accounts payable specialists and oversees end-to-end invoice and payment operations across multiple entities. The role maintains procure-to-pay controls and regulatory compliance, manages vendor relationships and escalations, and supports month-end close, reporting, and working-capital optimization. It partners with Treasury, Procurement, and other teams on payment operations, budgeting, acquisitions, system implementations, and process standardization.

This is a hybrid role, with in-office expectations determined by location and subject to change based on business needs. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. The anticipated annual base salary range is $81,000–$121,000; actual compensation depends on factors including location, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, where applicable.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience in a multi-entity environment, including international AP, multi-currency, and cross-border payments.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience managing AP operations.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements for procure-to-pay processes.
• Strong understanding of payment operations and cash management principles.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and resolve complex issues.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data and identifying trends.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Coupa or similar procurement and AP platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop AP specialists; set performance standards and quality metrics for accuracy, cycle time, and compliance, and coach the team on complex invoicing scenarios, vendor disputes, and system functionality.
• Oversee end-to-end processing of PO and non-PO invoices across all entities, including exception resolution and approval routing.
• Review and approve payment runs and monitor payment-file preparation and release, coordinating with Treasury to ensure accuracy, authorization, and segregation of duties.
• Escalate and resolve vendor inquiries, disputes, and relationship issues; oversee vendor onboarding, tax documentation, due diligence, and vendor master data governance.
• Drive payment-method optimization and supplier enablement, conduct statement reconciliations, and monitor vendor performance.
• Maintain SOX-compliant procure-to-pay controls, support internal and external audits, and monitor duplicate-payment prevention and fraud-detection controls.
• Oversee tax reporting, including 1099s and VAT, and ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies across operating countries.
• Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis; provide senior leadership with AP metrics and KPIs, including DPO, processing costs, and cycle times.
• Analyze spend patterns to optimize working capital and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams on vendor rationalization, acquisition integration, system implementations, and process standardization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.
• Employees may be eligible for long-term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed