Global Accounts Payable Manager
About The Position
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end accounts payable operations across multiple regions and legal entities. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments for US and international entities while driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across global AP operations. It is part of the Finance and Accounting team and interacts with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders. The position reports to the Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting. The role is based at Rhythm’s corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts, under a hybrid-work model. The employee must be willing and able to work from the Boston office in coordination with departmental and business needs. Some travel may be involved. The expected salary range is $110,000–$165,000. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance, and the role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a public-company accounts payable group.
- At least 2 years of people-management experience.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and maintain a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently and deliver responsibilities in a highly collaborative environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation and operational scalability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent and timely communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment across time zones.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365, Oracle Fusion, or NetSuite, and AP/P2P automation tools.
- Willingness and ability to work from the Boston office in coordination with department and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience with Coupa.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage global accounts payable operations across multiple countries, currencies, and entities.
- Oversee vendor management, invoice processing, and employee reimbursements.
- Own global payment runs and the AP mailbox.
- Lead the travel and expense reimbursement function, including policy oversight, system administration, and optimization of Concur functionality.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, local statutory regulations, and company policies.
- Standardize AP processes and controls across regions while addressing local regulatory needs.
- Manage and develop regional AP teams, including performance management, training, and career development.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, and audit inquiries.
- Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to improve purchase-to-pay efficiency and vendor experience using the newly implemented Coupa system.
- Own AP-related month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Lead AP participation in internal and external audits and ensure timely remediation of findings.
- Drive automation and process-improvement initiatives, including invoice capture, workflow tools, and ERP enhancements.
- Work with the international team to monitor and report KPIs such as invoice cycle time, payment accuracy, invoices processed, and aging.
- Support global ERP implementations, system upgrades, and integrations related to AP processes.
- Perform other responsibilities across the accounting department as needed.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
- The role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
