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Strategic Accounts Payable Director

3 weeks ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeDirector Full time

Our organization seeks a seasoned Accounts Payable Director to lead our high-performing team and drive strategic growth.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payments. They will also be responsible for driving operational excellence through process improvements and ensuring strong internal controls compliance.

This key leadership role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and others to identify and optimize processes, systems, and ensure continuous improvement.

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Accounts Payable team, including managers and analysts.
  • Establish and execute the vision and strategic roadmap for the global AP function.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on all AP-related matters and policies.
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment execution, and expense reimbursements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments in accordance with company policies and payment terms.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accurate Accounts Payable accruals and reconciliations.
  • Mentor, coaches, and develops the team through training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and procedures, constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation.
  • Monitors the team's performance and utilization to ensure direct reports(s) meet individual tasks, deadlines, and perform to established standards.
  • Drive continuous process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization across entities and regions.
  • Lead Accounts Payable M&A integration, including systems integration, vendor onboarding, and harmonization of payment processes and policies across entities to ensure a seamless transition and compliance with internal controls.
  • Lead the implementation of new tools or upgrades aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to maintain and optimize Accounts Payable systems (e.g., D365, Omnea, Workday).
  • Oversees the strategic and operational management of the travel & expense platform, ensuring efficient workflows, policy compliance, timely issue resolution, and continuous process optimization to enable scalability.
  • Maintain strong internal controls in accordance with SOX, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master's or FCCA or FCA preferred).
  • Extensive background in accounts payable and related finance functions, combining expertise from public accounting, public company environments, and shared service models, including a proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams.
  • Proven leadership, team development, and project management experience in Accounts Payable in a large multinational organization.
  • Effective communication skills and promotes an engaging environment.
  • Strategic leader with strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize business needs, adapt to rapid business changes, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively across the organization.
  • Open mindset of continuous improvement working with business partners to effect change.
  • Change management experience, especially related to systems and process enhancements and transformation.
  • Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices, accounting principles, and compliance frameworks (SOX, GAAP).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving organization.
  • Commercial acumen, financial skills, and analytical abilities including proficiency in systems (e.g., D365, Omnea, Workday) and Microsoft Office.
About Us

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire talented individuals to:

  • Build and enhance our proven security platform.
  • Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture.
  • Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel.
  • Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges.

We believe in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.