Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sirva is a global organization seeking a Director, Global Accounts Payable to lead Accounts Payable services across regional and shared service operations. The role oversees team performance, cash flow, financial controls, vendor payments, compliance, process optimization, automation, and cross-functional initiatives across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the performance of the Accounts Payable team including development, training, recruitment and terminations
- Mentor A/P Managers to achieve Company’s goals, financial controls, and core values
- Achieve production goals and monitor accuracy via audits and use of Company financial databases
- Develop team capability and succession planning
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable processes with focus on reducing processing cost via automation, elimination of touch points and process simplification
- Maintain and improve intercompany communications, invoice processing and payments for lower cost to serve
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and controls
- Monitor and manage the organization’s cash flow to ensure adequate funds are available for operational needs
- Collaborate with Procurement and other departments to optimize vendor relationships and payment terms
- Manage the organization’s Corporate Procurement Card program
- Lead and direct business initiatives to support growth, profitability, and control environment
- Maintain IRS compliance on T&E reporting, 1099 reporting and W-9 support
- Ensure local government and audit requirements are achieved in all regions for Accounts Payable
- Demonstrate technical expertise on system automations and work collaboratively with IT for system enhancements and production issues
- Responsible for ensuring the performance standards of an outsourced A/P team
- Responsible for Global T&E reporting systems and processes
- Work with internal and external auditors on SOX compliance, controls, and year-end audits
- Maintain integrity on Vendor attestation, duplicate payment controls and accuracy of vendor database
- Support Treasury and Accounting on Securitization audits and Cash Flow
- Lead continuous improvement including processes, systems, and reporting targeted to improve department efficiencies thus reducing risk and costs
- Expand and standardize T&E reporting application and process across multiple regions
Skills
- Requires excellent Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), analytical skills, communication and database skills
- Must have strong skill set and outgoing personality to push change in a growing and changing business environment
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and find solutions to complex business problems
- Track record improving / optimizing processes, overseeing financial controls, and managing working capital and cash flow requirements
- Ability to work and collaborate cross-functionally within and outside of Finance
- Leadership and talent development to build high performing team and culture
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
- Management experience required
- This position is open to be filled virtually in the United States, with preference to be filled in the Midwest
- Extensive finance and accounting experience, audit/internal control knowledge and Sirva history is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Employer HSA Match, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, ID Theft Protection Plan and more. Benefits are based on employment status and may not be available for temporary or non full-time employees
- Virtual work arrangement in the United States
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