About the Opportunity
Our client is a prestigious financial services firm and they are looking to hire an experienced and forward-thinking Global Head of Accounts Payable to lead the firm’s AP operations. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end payment processes, maintaining operational controls, and driving global consistency and efficiency across the AP function. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in large-scale AP leadership, vendor management, and process optimization within a highly regulated financial environment. This role is based in Stamford, CT and follows a hybrid work schedule.
The annual base salary range is $160,000 to $220,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, and Vendor Management operations.
- Hire and manage team members as needed.
- Optimize systems like Workday and Concur; evaluate new tools to improve workflows.
- Define KPIs, monitor performance, and drive improvements.
- Ensure strong service delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee approval flows, VAT compliance (UK/UAE), and expense allocations.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Tech, HR, and other teams.
- Develop dashboards and reporting for senior leadership.
- Support accounting with reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company transactions.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of AP/Expense Management experience
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
- Must have experience working in financial services
- Proficient in Workday AP and Concur
- Strong Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint skills
- Managerial experience
- Experience working with senior leadership
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and quick to learn
