Global Payables Director, Process Excellence & Automation

Visa; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 169,600 - 271,400; Full time

Job summary

Visa in Austin, TX seeks a Director, Payables Global Process Owner to lead the global Accounts Payable function. You will partner with regional leads, drive process improvements, automation, and controls across Ariba and Oracle environments.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in payables, strong leadership across multiple geographies, and SOX/compliance focus. Hybrid work with at least 3 days in office in Austin.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree or eight years with an advanced degree, or three years with a PhD.
• Experience leading global payables organizations and ERP systems.
• Strong accounting and controls background, with SOX knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global Accounts Payable function and key operational metrics.
• Manage regional Payables leads across geographies and coordinate with a Center of Excellence.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and business units.
• Ensure strong internal controls, audits, and compliance with Lean Six Sigma principles.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategy

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

PhD

Tools

Ariba

Oracle

SAP

Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Visa in Austin, TX seeks a Director, Payables Global Process Owner to lead the global Accounts Payable function. You will partner with regional leads, drive process improvements, automation, and controls across Ariba and Oracle environments.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in payables, strong leadership across multiple geographies, and SOX/compliance focus. Hybrid work with at least 3 days in office in Austin.