Supervisor, Global Accounts Payable

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team in our Atlanta Global Support Center. You will oversee end-to-end AP processes, enforce SOX controls, manage disbursements, and drive process improvements in a multi-brand environment.

You will develop talent, set performance goals, and ensure audit readiness while staying onsite four days a week. Experience with Oracle Cloud or SAP Cloud is highly valued, as is strong Excel proficiency and supplier management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with end-to-end AP process ownership.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with 1099 reporting, supplier tax compliance, and unclaimed property administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
• Oversee full AP lifecycle: invoice processing and payment disbursements.
• Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements for efficiency and controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

SOX compliance

Oracle Cloud/SAP Cloud

Excel

1099 reporting

Unclaimed property

Vendor management

Tools

Oracle Cloud

SAP Cloud

Job description

The Accounts Payable Supervisor leads a team of AP professionals responsible for supporting a high-volume, multi-brand environment. This role oversees the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment disbursements, supplier support, 1099 reporting, unclaimed property compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can build high-performing teams, drive accountability, develop talent, and deliver operational excellence while maintaining strong financial controls and compliance standards. Expectations for AP supervisors emphasize team oversight, talent development, process ownership, measurable performance, and accountability. This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Conduct performance discussions, coaching sessions, and development planning.
• Promote cross-training and succession planning.

AP Operations & Controls

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
• Manage payment disbursements, including ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payments.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, segregation of duties, and company financial controls.
• Oversee annual 1099 reporting and unclaimed property processes.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.

Process Improvement

• Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, controls, and stakeholder service.

Experience & Education Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience with end-to-end AP process ownership.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience managing payment disbursements, including ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payments.
• Experience with 1099 reporting, supplier tax compliance, and unclaimed property administration.
• Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment.
• Demonstrated success developing teams and driving accountability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Oracle Cloud or SAP Cloud experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle AP invoice processing, payment processing, supplier management, workflows, and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Leadership & Team Building.
• Accountability & Results Orientation.
• Financial Controls & Compliance.
• Process Improvement.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

Direct Reports

1-2 direct reports.

About Inspire

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across nearly 60 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.