Remote Global AP Director: Lead & Scale Operations

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

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.