Remote Director, Global Accounts Payable & Cash Flow

Sirva; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirva seeks a Director, Global Accounts Payable to lead AP services across the organization, optimize cash flow, ensure timely payments, and implement procure-to-pay audit controls within regions and shared services.

This virtual US position, with a Midwest preference, requires building a high-performing AP team, driving automation, and aligning AP with procurement while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), analytical skills, communication and database skills
• Extensive finance and accounting experience, audit/internal control knowledge and Sirva history is a plus
• Must have strong skill set and outgoing personality to push change in a growing and changing business environment
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and find solutions to complex business problems

Responsibilities

• Lead AP team performance including development, training, recruitment and terminations
• Mentor A/P Managers to achieve company goals, financial controls, and core values
• Achieve production goals and monitor accuracy via audits and company financial databases
• Develop team capability and succession planning
• Lead development and continuous improvement of AP processes focusing on automation and cost reduction
• Manage intercompany communications, invoice processing and payments for lower cost to serve
• Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies
• Monitor and manage cash flow to fund operational needs
• Collaborate with Procurement to optimize vendor relationships and payment terms
• Lead and direct business initiatives to support growth and control environment
• Maintain IRS compliance on T&E reporting, 1099 reporting and W-9 support
• Ensure local government and audit requirements across regions for AP
• Lead system automations and work with IT for enhancements
• Oversee performance of outsourced A/P teams
• Oversee Global T&E reporting systems and processes
• Work with internal/external auditors on SOX compliance, controls and year-end audits
• Maintain integrity on vendor attestation and duplicate payment controls

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Payable

Process Improvement

Automation

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sirva seeks a Director, Global Accounts Payable to lead AP services across the organization, optimize cash flow, ensure timely payments, and implement procure-to-pay audit controls within regions and shared services.

This virtual US position, with a Midwest preference, requires building a high-performing AP team, driving automation, and aligning AP with procurement while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.