Accounts Payable Team Lead - Spanish Speaker

What You’ll Do

• You will lead the functional Accounts Payable process by overseeing the Invoice Processing team, including developing and implementing procedures to monitor work activities and ensure adequate resourcing. You will also analyze the department budget to identify needs or cost reductions.
• You will develop team members through regular coaching and feedback, and take timely, decisive action on performance issues.
• You will lead, mentor, and closely monitor the delivery of month-end account results to management within agreed timelines and required formats.
• You will manage and monitor the delivery of Invoice Processing and AP objectives, guided by superior customer service, continuous improvement, and best practices. You will maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on shared goals and stay current on AP best practices.
• You will ensure timely and accurate delivery of management reports, including those required for internal and external audits.
• You will identify opportunities for process improvement and develop, implement, and enforce effective policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• You will ensure vendor terms accurately reflect agreements and company policy through regular reviews and timely system updates.

What We’re Looking For

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field; CPA is preferred.
• You have at least 3 years of experience as an AP Lead in a high-volume transaction environment.
• You bring a minimum of 3 years’ experience coaching and leading people.
• You have at least 5 years of end-to-end Accounts Payable experience.
• You have strong Spanish language proficiency, both verbal and written.
• You have hands-on experience with SAP and other ERP payables systems.
• You are experienced in payables process automation and systems solutions.
• You have worked in a high-volume, vendor-driven transactional environment.
• You have previously led a medium-sized, diverse team.
• You have a proven track record supporting country migrations into a Shared Service Center.
• You are experienced in account reconciliations and settlements.
• You possess detailed knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, including intercompany transactions, with strong problem-solving skills.
• You demonstrate solid financial analysis skills, including reconciliation of intercompany and AP-related accounts.
• You are highly proficient in computer applications, including intermediate Excel skills.
• You have strong project and change management capabilities and are familiar with standard project management tools and approaches.
• You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You are a strong people leader with proven ability to motivate, develop, and train teams.
• You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in planning and workflow management.
• You can manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• You build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in an intercultural environment.

 
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