Head of Global P2P / Accounts Payable

Informa
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 130,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Communication","Organizational skills"]

Lead the global procure-to-pay (P2P) and accounts payable (AP) function for entities across the US, EMEA, and APAC following a recent merger. Oversee vendor invoice processing, approvals, validation, and payments while optimizing cash flow and managing payment terms. Ensure SOX, tax (1099, VAT/GST), and audit compliance, resolve escalated vendor queries, and drive automation and digital transformation using AP systems and workflows. Manage and develop a geographically dispersed AP team.

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Job Summary

Lead the global procure-to-pay (P2P) and accounts payable (AP) function for entities across the US, EMEA, and APAC following a recent merger. Oversee vendor invoice processing, approvals, validation, and payments while optimizing cash flow and managing payment terms. Ensure SOX, tax (1099, VAT/GST), and audit compliance, resolve escalated vendor queries, and drive automation and digital transformation using AP systems and workflows. Manage and develop a geographically dispersed AP team.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee end-to-end global accounts payable processing, including invoice intake, approvals, validation, coding, and vendor payment processing across US, EMEA, and APAC
  • •Manage vendor onboarding, master data maintenance, payment terms, vendor disputes, and vendor communications for payment inquiries
  • •Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements, including maintaining SOX compliance and managing audit requirements
  • •Drive process improvement and automation initiatives (e-invoicing, workflow automation, touchless processing), standardizing AP processes across regions
  • •Lead and develop a geographically dispersed global AP team, including coaching, performance monitoring, workload/resource allocation, and training

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceVisionDentalParental LeaveEspp

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years in accounts payable with substantial experience in a global management role
  • •Proven experience managing a global accounts payable function, including geographically dispersed teams
  • •In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices
  • •Experience maintaining SOX compliance for P2P processes and internal controls, including tax compliance (1099 reporting and VAT/GST)
  • •Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and AP automation tools; plus system implementation/project transformation experience
Experience:Accounts payableP2PShared services environment
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipProblem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCommunicationOrganizational skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ERPNetSuiteSAPOracleE-invoicingWorkflow automationTouchless processingVATGSTSOX1099

Company Brief

Informa
Global business-to-business information services group operating events, academic and professional publishing, and data & analytics businesses serving specialist markets worldwide.
Industry: Publishing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1998
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