[Remote] Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT Global Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, focusing on innovation and sustainability. The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the global accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements while leading a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Accounts Payable function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives
• Lead a globally running AP team of 32 team members in the USA, Europe, India and Asia
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Optimize AP workflows, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, leveraging automation and best practices
• Provide insights and recommendations to Finance leadership on AP performance, trends, and opportunities for cost savings
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payments
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls related to vendor payments and AP processes
• Review and approve complex or high-value payments and resolve escalated vendor queries
• Support audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation, explanations, and assurance over AP processes
• Lead, manage, and mentor a globally running AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Assign, monitor, and coordinate team activities to ensure operational efficiency and high performance
• Identify training needs and provide development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and career growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Treasury) to drive process alignment and operational excellence
• Continuously evaluate AP processes, systems, and controls, recommending and implementing improvements to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Lead AP transformation initiatives, including automation, system upgrades, and workflow optimization
• Partner with Finance leadership to align AP operations with broader strategic objectives and support organizational growth

Skills

• Deep understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and accounting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and act on operational and financial data
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate across business functions
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
• Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards in handling financial information
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience managing accounts payable operations or connected work areas such as General Ledger or similar in complex or global organizations
• Hands-on experience with AP systems, ERP platforms, and process automation initiatives
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of managing and developing teams, driving performance, and fostering a collaborative culture
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal controls, compliance frameworks, and process improvements
• Exposure to cross-functional projects, including finance transformation, system implementations, or operational efficiency programs
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance frameworks relevant to Accounts Payable
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, CA, CIMA, CMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Benefits

• A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
• All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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