Accounts Payable Team Lead

Dauch; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Additional Vacation Days

Employee Assistance Program

Flex Days-Off

Hybrid Working Model

LinkedIn Learning Access

Flexible Benefits Program

Teleworking Allowance

Long Service Awards

Volunteering Day

Office Perks

Job summary

Dauch in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage a 10+ FTE AP team in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on leading daily operations, driving KPI-based performance, and ensuring strong internal controls while aligning with audit requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance with proven leadership, analytical acumen, and solid accounting knowledge. This position develops the team and contributes to monthly and yearly closings, in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting leadership.
• Proven leadership in finance teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; ERP/workflow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10+ Accounts Payables FTEs.
• Manage daily performance and team development.
• Define and track KPIs to support team success.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.

Skills

Leadership

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems

Workflow knowledge

Independence & deadlines

Tools

ERP software

Job description

## Accounts Payable Team LeadApply: Hybrid: Porto, Portugal: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225395**Job Posting Title**Accounts Payable Team Lead**Job Description Summary**We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Porto. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and grow in a multicultural environment where your ideas matter. Everyone is invited to apply! We’d love to hear from you! Results-driven Accounts Payable Team Lead responsible for managing and developing a high-performing team of 10+ AP professionals while ensuring the efficient processing of financial transactions and compliance with internal controls. Oversees daily operations, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), conducts regular coaching and performance reviews, and fosters employee development. Partners with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support audit requirements, drives continuous process improvement initiatives, and plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence.**Job Description:**Lead a team of 10+ Accounts Payables FTEsManage daily performance and team developmentDefine and track KPIs to support team successConduct regular 1:1s and team meetingsSupport internal and external auditsDrive continuous improvement of processesAssist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings**Required Skills and Education**5+ years of experience in finance Proven leadership in finance teamsStrong analytical and communication skills Solid understanding of accounting principles ERP systems and workflow tech knowledge Ability to work independently and meet deadlines**Benefits:*** Annual Bonus Plan* Health Insurance* Employee Referral Program* Life Insurance* Pension Plan* Additional Vacation Days* Employee Assistance Program* Flex Days-Off* Hybrid Working Model* LinkedIn Learning Access* Flexible Benefits Program* Teleworking Allowance* Additional Company Days-Off* Long Service Awards* Volunteering Day* Office Perks