AP Ops Lead - Multi-Entity & SOX

automotiveMastermind Inc.; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobility Global, the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions, seeks an AP Operations Lead in Centreville, VA. You will lead a multi-entity AP team, ensure SOX controls, manage vendor relations, and optimize payment methods.

The hybrid role supports collaboration with Treasury and Procurement. Ideal for a professional with 5+ years AP experience, strong leadership, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience in a multi-entity environment, including international AP with multi-currency and cross-border payments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience managing AP operations.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements for P2P processes and a strong understanding of payment operations and cash management principles.
• Proven track record managing vendor relationships and resolving complex issues, with strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of AP specialists, setting performance standards and quality metrics for processing accuracy, cycle time, and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, including PO and non-PO invoices across all entities, exception resolution, and approval routing.
• Review and approve payment runs and monitor payment file preparation and release, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and segregation of duties, in coordination with Treasury.
• Serve as escalation point for vendor inquiries, disputes, and relationship issues, oversee vendor onboarding, including tax documentation and due diligence, and vendor master data governance.
• Drive payment method optimization and supplier enablement initiatives, conduct statement reconciliations, and monitor vendor performance.
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls for the procure-to-pay cycle, support internal and external audits, and monitor duplicate payment prevention and fraud detection controls.
• Oversee tax reporting processes (1099s, VAT, etc.) and ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies across all operating countries.
• Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, and provide AP metrics and KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Accounts payable

Supervisory

SOX compliance

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Mobility Global, the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions, seeks an AP Operations Lead in Centreville, VA. You will lead a multi-entity AP team, ensure SOX controls, manage vendor relations, and optimize payment methods.

The hybrid role supports collaboration with Treasury and Procurement. Ideal for a professional with 5+ years AP experience, strong leadership, and analytical skills.