Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, Europe(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• 9+ years accounts payable experience
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to motivate, develop, and guide a team
• 4+ years people management experience (preferably regional/multinational)
• Strong knowledge of European AP practices, VAT, multi-currency transactions
• Commitment to accountability and ownership
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• High attention to detail
• Fluency in English
• Additional European languages (a plus)
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience driving AP system enhancements
• Experience with Netsuite, Coupa, and Concur (highly desired)

Tasks

• Lead and manage European Procure to Payment.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments timely and accurately.
• Process employee expense reports timely and accurately.
• Provide hands-on support for AP operations.
• Guide the team on month-end closing activities.
• Assist with monthly accruals preparation.
• Oversee monthly closing of AP records.
• Ensure compliance with European statutory, tax, regulatory rules.
• Develop, document, and enforce AP policies, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve AP issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve AP issues.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Address vendor payment issues promptly.
• Address vendor invoice issues promptly.
• Manage employee travel and expense reports.
• Manage corporate credit card programs.
• Guide travel program users.
• Ensure T&E transactions adhere to policies.
• Prepare and submit AP audit materials.
• Provide detailed explanations for AP audit materials.
• Design EU KPI dashboards for AP performance.
• Maintain EU KPI dashboards for AP performance.
• Deliver actionable insights to finance leadership.
• Support treasury with forecasting, cash movements, and settlements.
• Support treasury with bank relationships.

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