Accounts Payable Lead

Kongsberg Automotive AS; Ecatepec de Morelos; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Strategic projects

Collaborative culture

Enhanced benefits

Career stability

Descripción de la vacante

Kongsberg Automotive busca un Lead de Cuentas por Pagar en Nuevo Laredo para liderar el proceso completo de AP a nivel NA, combinando gestión operativa con liderazgo del equipo. Colaborarás con Compras, Logística y Tesorería para asegurar pagos y controles.

Responsabilidades clave incluyen supervisar a 3–4 especialistas, gestionar el ciclo completo de facturas, reconciliaciones, KPI de AP y soporte a cierres mensuales, con enfoque en precisión y cumplimiento.

Formación

• Titulación en contabilidad, finanzas o administración de empresas.
• Experiencia mínima de 5 años en Cuentas por Pagar/finanzas en entorno de manufactura o servicios compartidos.
• Al menos 2 años de experiencia liderando equipos de AP o finanzas transaccionales.
• Conocimiento sólido de SAP FI/MM y manejo avanzado de Excel; comprensión de 3-way match y procure-to-pay.
• Conocimiento de controles internos y prevención de fraude en pagos; CFDI y documentación fiscal de México y US.
• Habilidades de comunicación para coordinar entre plantas y funciones.
• Experiencia en liderar cambios de procesos o iniciativas de automatización.
• Mentalidad de mejora continua.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar, supervisar y desarrollar un equipo de AP (3–4 especialistas)
• Gestionar el ciclo completo de AP para entidades NA: facturas, 3-way match y resolución de excepciones
• Revisar y liberar propuestas de pago semanales, asegurando pagos a tiempo y conforme a términos
• Gestionar gobernanza de datos maestros de proveedores y controles antifraude
• Monitorear KPIs de AP y proponer acciones ante incidencias
• Revisar conciliaciones GL dentro del alcance del equipo y asegurar el cierre correcto
• Supervisar conciliaciones intercompañía de AP y resolución de disputas
• Gestión de FEBAN y tesorería relacionada con pagos salientes
• Contribuir al pronóstico de flujo de caja y proyectos de NWC
• Asegurar que las actividades de cierre de mes de AP se completen y reporten
• Actuar como punto de escalamiento para disputas con proveedores y consultas de pagos
• Responder a auditorías internas y externas relacionadas con AP

Conocimientos

Liderazgo de equipos

Comunicación efectiva

Mejora de procesos

Bilingüe español-inglés

Educación

Licenciatura en Contabilidad, Finanzas o Administración de Empresas

Herramientas

SAP FI/MM

Excel Avanzado

Descripción del empleo

Accounts Payable Lead

Empresa : Kongsberg Automotive Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Descripción del trabajo - Accounts Payable Lead

About the position

Lead is responsible for the end-to-end payables process across the NA legal entities, combining hands-on process ownership with strong day-to-day people leadership of the AP team.

The incumbent will work closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Treasury and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop a team of (3-4) AP Specialists: workload allocation across plants, backlog management, performance objectives and reviews, coaching, cross-training and vacation/backup coverage.
• Own the end-to-end AP cycle for all NA entities: invoice processing, 3-way match (PO, invoice, goods receipt), exception resolution and escalation with Purchasing, Warehouse and plant personnel.
• Review and release weekly payment proposals; ensure accuracy, completeness and on-time payment execution in line with agreed terms and cash planning.
• Own vendor master data governance: enforce controls for new vendor setup (W9, bank letters) and for any bank-detail change, including mandatory callback / independent verification controls (AADM) to prevent payment fraud (BEC).
• Monitor and report AP KPIs (invoice backlog and aging, GNRI aging, blocked invoices, on-time payment, DPO) under the SSC KPI framework; drive corrective actions on RED/AMBER items.
• Review and approve GL monthly reconciliations under the team’s scope (Payables, GNRI, accruals) and ensure timely clearing of open items.
• Oversee AP intercompany reconciliations and dispute resolution with counterpart entities.
• Oversee FEBAN reconciliation / Treasury open items application related to outgoing payments.
• Provide payables input to the weekly/monthly free cash flow forecast; support Net Working Capital initiatives (payment terms, DPO optimization).
• Ensure month-end close activities under AP scope are completed per the closing checklist; escalat risks and issues proactively.
• Act as first escalation point for supplier disputes, statements reconciliation and payment inquiries.
• Ensure internal controls are executed and documented in accordance with the KA Finance Manual; own AP-related internal and external audit requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum five (5) years of Accounts Payable / finance experience in a manufacturing or shared services environment, Minimum two (2) years of people leadership experience managing AP or transactional finance teams.
• Proven people-leadership skills: ability to organize, coach, develop and hold a team accountable to service levels and deadlines.
• Strong SAP knowledge (FI/MM, payment runs) and advanced Excel; solid understanding of 3-way match and procure-to-pay workflows.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls and payment fraud prevention (vendor master data, bank detail changes); familiarity with Mexican (CFDI) and US invoicing/tax documentation requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge, prioritize and escalat effectively across plants and functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading process change, automation initiatives or organizational transitions in a Shared Services environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset: experience with process standardization or automation is a plus.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

What we offer

• Professional growth and career development opportunities within the organization.
• Continuous training and learning in manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Participation in strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A professional, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.
• Benefits superior to those required by law.
• Job stability and a defined career path.