Associate Director, AP Operations & Transformation

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, U.S. Accounts Payable to lead the U.S.

AP operations and drive global process improvements in STP transformation, standardization, and automation. You will oversee the AP function performance, ensure controls, and partner with cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes people leadership, SOX compliance, vendor relations, and continuous improvement through data analytics and ERP optimization, with a focus on scalable,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of AP operations, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with ERP/AP platforms, including SAP and Ariba.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Accounts Payable operations, including team management and payment execution.
• Develop AP team members and ensure workload distribution and continuity.
• Oversee outsourced AP processing and serve as escalation point for issues.
• Review payment runs, monitor AP metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support SOX compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive global AP process improvements: standardization, automation, and controls.
• Collaborate with Global AP, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting and IT teams on projects.
• Provide SME support for ERP enhancements and digital transformation efforts.
• Identify AI-enabled opportunities in AP for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support change management, training, and adoption of AP changes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, U.S. Accounts Payable to lead the U.S.

AP operations and drive global process improvements in STP transformation, standardization, and automation. You will oversee the AP function performance, ensure controls, and partner with cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes people leadership, SOX compliance, vendor relations, and continuous improvement through data analytics and ERP optimization, with a focus on scalable,