Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Catapult Sports•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth. We don't just work in the sporting industry; we are actively changing it. Since 2006, our solutions have been leading the way in sports performance software, science, and data, in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing. We work with over 5,000+ teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimize athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics. Catapult is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions. We deliver health, performance, video, and AI insights from the locker room to competitive environments, ensuring every decision is an opportunity to gain an advantage, sharpen performance, and build lasting success. WE WANT PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING AN IMPACT BY DRIVING EFFICIENCY Join our global Finance team as our Accounts Payable Team Lead, driving efficiency and excellence in a fast-paced business. Based in Boston, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations by managing the full payment cycle with precision and care. In this role, you’ll be more than just a numbers expert—you’ll be a trusted partner to suppliers and internal teams, fostering strong relationships and delivering a seamless service. Your ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders will be essential as you navigate approvals, ensure accurate processing of invoices, and maintain financial integrity. We’re looking for someone who thrives on ownership and continuous improvement, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. If you’re a proactive problem-solver who excels at managing priorities with minimal direction while leading a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Experience leading the end to end AP process, including management and mentoring of a team.
Strong analytical, organizational, mathematic skills, and a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast paced, high volume environment and be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner by prioritizing tasks
Familiar with AP processes in multiple countries including the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia and China
Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency required; intermediate to advanced skills ideal
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with global taxes (Sales Tax, VAT, GST)
Experience with Netsuite or other large ERP system preferred
Experience with AP automation software and implementations is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the Global Accounts Payable team providing leadership and guidance as needed.
Assist Finance management with AP process improvement initiatives and projects, identifying opportunities for implementing best practices to increase efficiency, scalability and accuracy.
Manage the global end-to-end AP process (including the three-way match between purchase order, goods receipt and supplier invoice), verification, and payment processing.
Responsible for the AP close each month, as part of Accounting close procedures
Responsible for the set-up of new supplier records, verification of supplier bank details and the regular supplier payment batches, including the secure loading of payments to the bank
Maintaining working relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and discrepancies, negotiating payment terms and resolving any issues that may arise.
Responsible for processing and paying employee expenses in a timely manner, including the audit of expense reports in accordance with company policies.
Collaborate with internal departments and managers to facilitate investigation and resolution of Accounts Payable issues, including conducting systematic matches, verifying supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies with purchase orders