Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Catapult Sports•Boston, MA

6d•$46,000 - $101,200•Onsite

About The Position

Catapult is seeking a Team Lead, Accounts Payable to join their global Finance team. This role is based in Boston and will manage the full payment cycle, acting as a partner to suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver who excels at managing priorities with minimal direction and leading a high-performing team, driving efficiency and continuous improvement in a fast-paced business environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.