Global Accounts Payable Manager

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly skilled Global Accounts Payable Manager to join the Finance & Accounting Team. This position will independently oversee the end-to-end operations of the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense report management, and relevant tax reporting. The successful candidate will be the AP subject matter expert with the ability to partner with IT to implement relevant system enhancements, while ensuring that the department’s procedures are SOX compliant, that the Company’s finances are accurate, and that vendors are paid within established guidelines. This position will maintain a highly effective AP function that works well cross-functionally and prioritizes exceptional customer service from both an internal and external stakeholder perspective.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced, global AP environment
Minimum of 4-5 years prior experience as a supervisor with excellent managerial skills and the ability to effectively lead and direct others
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to proactively manage issue resolution
Prior experience in a SOX compliant environment
Ability to manage workload, and prioritize as necessary to meet deadlines while exhibiting a strong attention to detail and without sacrificing quality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a wide array of stakeholders at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
Experience using SAP Cloud ERP system
Experience using SAP Concur
Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences industry

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the AP function, including overseeing weekly payment runs for our US and Swiss entities, corporate P-Card and T&E programs, and related tax reporting
Collaborate with other departments, personnel, and vendors as needed to ensure all invoices are processed in an accurate, timely manner and in accordance with Company policies and controls
Oversee the cash disbursement process, including review of the weekly payment runs, wire transaction activity, employee expense reimbursement, and ACH payment batches
Collaborate closely with the Finance team and other internal business partners to ensure accurate coding of invoices and timely resolution of purchase order-related issues
Provide excellent customer service to our internal and external partners, ensuring that research and resolution of any inquiries is completed in a timely and professional manner
Manage the corporate P-Card and T&E programs, including ensuring compliance with policies, and timely monthly reconciliations and payments, plus collaboration with IT to oversee the SAP Concur platform
Lead and continuously develop and train the AP team in all day-to-day activities and team projects
Lead continuous improvement efforts related to AP procedures, applying best practices and partnering with IT on SAP Cloud enhancements
Complete month-end tasks and reconciliations associated with the AP function
Lead team efforts relative to internal and external SOX compliance testing, annual audits and quarterly financial reviews as they relate to the AP function
Coordinate all mandated tax reporting on a timely basis (1099s and VAT filings)
Other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned