Global Accounts Payable Manager | AI & Automation Leader

Heidrick & Struggles; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to oversee global AP operations for 50+ entities across 30+ countries. You will manage vendor data, invoice processing, and payments while guiding a remote team of seven professionals in Chicago, London, Munich, and Tampa.

The role emphasizes controls, automation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in AP, strong supervisory experience, and proficiency with PeopleSoft, Workday, Concur, Salesforce, and Zip/Coupa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounts payable experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience leading remote teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of international AP operations, currencies, VAT, and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of process improvements, automation, and internal controls in AP.
• Proficiency with AP/P2P software (PeopleSoft, Workday, Concur, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP processes including invoice handling, vendor management, and payment execution.
• Lead a remote team of seven AP professionals across Chicago, London, Munich, and Tampa.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and develop staff.
• Track AP KPIs and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Document and enforce policies to standardize execution and drive efficiency.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close for AP (accruals, reconciliations).
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting to streamline workflows and implement automation.
• Lead ERP upgrades and AP system implementations (PeopleSoft, Concur, Workday, Salesforce).

Skills

Leadership

Excel advanced

Communication

Multi-entity experience

Automation

AI tools

AP/P2P processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Workday

Concur

Salesforce

Zip/Coupa

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to oversee global AP operations for 50+ entities across 30+ countries. You will manage vendor data, invoice processing, and payments while guiding a remote team of seven professionals in Chicago, London, Munich, and Tampa.

The role emphasizes controls, automation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in AP, strong supervisory experience, and proficiency with PeopleSoft, Workday, Concur, Salesforce, and Zip/Coupa.