Director of Global Accounts Payable

The Planet Group; Tualatin (OR); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Global exposure

Leadership role

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Director of Global Accounts Payable to lead and scale our international AP operations. This role requires strategic leadership, deep AP knowledge, and a passion for process improvement across multiple entities and currencies.

The Director will manage a distributed team across the Philippines, Mexico, and the United States, driving standardized controls, automation, and data-driven KPIs to improve efficiency and accuracy while partnering with global finance leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• 7–10 years AP experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience overseeing global or multinational AP operations.
• Experience managing distributed teams, including international/shared services.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and automation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to lead with accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily global Accounts Payable operations with timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to distributed AP teams.
• Establish standardized processes, procedures, and internal controls across operations.
• Evaluate workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to automate AP processes using ERP and other systems.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate AP aging reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal controls.
• Oversee vendor relationships and payment issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Operations leaders to improve financial processes.

Skills

AP leadership

Process improvement

Analytics

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field

Tools

Sage

CloudDocs

Concur

RAMP

Job description

Job Title:

Director of Global Accounts Payable

Direct Hire

Remote

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field.
• 7-10 years of Accounts Payable experience, including at least 5 years of management experience within Accounting or Finance.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing global or multinational Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience managing distributed teams, including international or shared-services operations.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, operational standardization, and automation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams with patience, accountability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Preferred:

• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or other complex multinational organizations.
• Experience overseeing offshore Global Service Centers.
• Experience supporting AP operations across multiple legal entities, countries, and currencies.
• Familiarity with Sage, CloudDocs, Concur, RAMP, or comparable ERP and financial automation systems.
• Experience developing AP dashboards, operational KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP workflows, automation, and financial controls.
• Prior experience leading organizational change or transforming a global AP function.

Job Description:

We are partnering with a global organization seeking a Director of Global Accounts Payable to lead and strengthen its international Accounts Payable operations.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who combines technical expertise with a passion for developing people, improving processes, and building scalable operations.

The Director will oversee Accounts Payable activities supporting 19 entities across 14 countries, leading a distributed team of 24 employees located in the Philippines, Mexico, and the United States.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, confident leader who can establish consistency across global operations, leverage technology to improve efficiency, and build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily global Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, and payments.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management to geographically distributed AP teams.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, procedures, and internal controls across global operations.
• Evaluate existing workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual AP processes using ERP and other business systems.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to measure team effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate AP aging reports and support timely resolution of outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, internal financial controls, and company policies.
• Oversee vendor relationships and support the resolution of payment-related issues.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other business leaders to improve financial processes and service delivery.
• Support organizational growth by developing processes that can scale across additional entities and international operations.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-oriented environment across global AP teams.

What Success Looks Like:

The successful candidate will establish credibility with the existing team, identify opportunities to strengthen operations, and implement practical improvements that benefit the organization.

This role requires someone who understands that sustainable change comes from combining operational discipline with effective people leadership.

We are seeking a leader who can set clear expectations, develop team capabilities, and drive meaningful improvements while maintaining strong relationships throughout the organization.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global finance function and help shape its future direction.