Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

NTT Global Data Centers

1d • $158,100 - $225,900 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable is a global senior finance management role responsible for overseeing the global organization’s end-to-end accounts payable operations. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier invoices, payments, and related accounting entries. The Senior Manager serves as a strategic partner to Finance leadership, driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and strong internal controls while leading and developing a high-performing AP team.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and act on operational and financial data.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate across business functions.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards in handling financial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing accounts payable operations or connected work areas such as General Ledger or similar in complex or global organizations.
• Hands-on experience with AP systems, ERP platforms, and process automation initiatives.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of managing and developing teams, driving performance, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal controls, compliance frameworks, and process improvements.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects, including finance transformation, system implementations, or operational efficiency programs.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance frameworks relevant to Accounts Payable.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, CA, CIMA, CMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Accounts Payable function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives.
• Lead a globally running AP team of 32 team members in the USA, Europe, India and Asia.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Optimize AP workflows, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations to Finance leadership on AP performance, trends, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls related to vendor payments and AP processes.
• Review and approve complex or high-value payments and resolve escalated vendor queries.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation, explanations, and assurance over AP processes.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a globally running AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Assign, monitor, and coordinate team activities to ensure operational efficiency and high performance.
• Identify training needs and provide development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and career growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Treasury) to drive process alignment and operational excellence.
• Continuously evaluate AP processes, systems, and controls, recommending and implementing improvements to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead AP transformation initiatives, including automation, system upgrades, and workflow optimization.
• Partner with Finance leadership to align AP operations with broader strategic objectives and support organizational growth.

Benefits

• annual bonus
• paid time-off
• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• life and supplemental insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• flexible spending account
• 401k retirement plan
• monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior