Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Job Summary:
The Accounts Payables Supervisor for the responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments. This position also plays a key role in leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounts payable professionals, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable Management:
• Lead and manage the accounts payable function for the responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios, ensuring all vendor payments are processed accurately and on time in SAP S4 HANA.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payments and optimal cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and assist with audits and SOX compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) and external vendors to resolve payment issues or queries.
2. People Management:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounts payable professionals, providing guidance on day-to-day operations, best practices, and process improvements.
• Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide training and support to team members, ensuring their growth and development in accounts payable processes and systems.
• Create and manage a positive and motivating work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction.
3. Process Improvement & Reporting:
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.
• Review and analyze AP metrics, identifying trends, and making recommendations to senior management to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on accounts payable performance, including outstanding payables, cash flow impact, and process improvement initiatives.
4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with other finance teams (e.g., accounting, treasury) to ensure seamless coordination of accounts payable activities.
• Serve as the point of contact for the RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIFIC REGIONS AND/OR PORTFOLIOS region for escalations related to accounts payable inquiries and concerns.
5. Compliance & Controls:
• Ensure adherence to local, regional, and responsible for specific regions and/or portfolios financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls to mitigate risk and prevent fraud or errors within the accounts payable processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial systems, and controls.
• Knowledge on SAP or S/4 HANA and Open Text.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with ERP systems Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent communication written and oral, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the EMEA or NAFTA region or multinational companies.
• Knowledge of local tax regulations (e.g., VAT, withholding taxes) and compliance requirements for the region.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in driving process enhancements.