Associate Director, Accounts Payable

BioSpace; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin in the United States seeks an experienced Associate Director, U.S. Accounts Payable to lead US AP operations, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance, controls and scalable service delivery.

The role partners with Global AP, Procurement, Treasury and Digital Technology teams to standardize processes, implement ERP enhancements and advance AI-enabled opportunities within AP. The position requires 10+ years in AP leadership, strong knowledge of SOX, SAP/Ariba and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with leadership responsibility for AP operations, controls and service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of AP operations, internal controls, SOX compliance and financial reporting impacts.
• Experience with ERP/AP technology platforms, including SAP and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Accounts Payable operations, including managing invoice processing, supplier inquiries, payment execution, and month-end close support.
• Develop AP team members, ensuring workload balance, customer service, accountability and continuity.
• Oversee outsourced AP processing and serve as senior escalation point for suppliers and partners.
• Review and approve payment runs; monitor AP metrics, aging and performance trends.
• Support SOX compliance, audit requests, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead global AP process improvements focusing on standardization, controls, automation and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Global AP, Procurement, Treasury, and Digital Technology/AI teams for projects and system enhancements.
• Drive AP integration activities and ERP enhancements, workflow optimization and reporting improvements.
• Identify AI-enabled opportunities in AP for invoice processing, exception management, automation, analytics and controls monitoring.
• Support change management, process documentation, training and adoption of AP changes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Summary

The Associate Director, U.S. Accounts Payable (AP) will provide leadership for U.S. AP operations and help drive global AP process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, controls, and service delivery. The role will be responsible for the overall performance of the U.S. AP function, including operational execution, team development, stakeholder support, compliance, automation and continuous improvement.

In addition, this role will serve as the key AP representative for global Source-to-Pay (STP) transformation, process standardization, system enhancements, and integration activities, including acting as a liaison between Global AP teams, Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, Accounting, and Digital Technology & AI teams. The role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process improvements, strengthen end-to-end AP processes, and support business continuity, control compliance, and operational readiness through periods of transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Accounts Payable operations, including managing the team in charge of invoice processing, supplier inquiries, payment execution, issue resolution, month-end close support, audit support, and business partnership activities.
• Manage and develop AP team members, ensuring effective workload distribution, customer service, accountability, and operational continuity.
• Oversee outsourced AP processing activities and serve as the senior escalation point for suppliers, business partners, and payment-related issues.
• Review and approve payment runs and oversee AP metrics, reporting, aging, and operational performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support AP-related close activities, SOX compliance, audit requests and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead global AP process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, controls, scalability, automation, and service delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison across Global AP, Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, Accounting and Digital Technology and AI teams for AP-related projects, system enhancements, automation and transformation initiatives.
• Lead AP integration activities and provide subject matter expertise for ERP enhancements, workflow optimization, reporting improvements, and other digital transformation efforts.
• Identify and advance AI-enabled opportunities within AP, including intelligent invoice processing, exception management, workflow automation, analytics, and controls monitoring to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support change management, process documentation, training, and adoption of AP process and system changes.

Experience Desired

• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including leadership responsibility for AP operations, controls, and service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable operations, internal controls, SOX compliance, and the financial reporting impacts of AP-related transactions.
• Experience working with ERP and AP technology platforms, including SAP and Ariba.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop employees, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage metrics and reporting to improve performance and service delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and build effective business partnerships.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.