heidrick struggles internationalLittle Rock, AR
Manager, Accounts Payable
Manager, Accounts Payable
Manager, Accounts Payable
heidrick struggles internationalLittle Rock, AR
7 days ago
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesOther Accounting Services
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In this role you oversee global accounts payable operations across 50+ entities, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and strong internal controls. You will lead a remote AP team, partner with cross-functional groups, and drive process improvements and automation. Your work supports scalable, compliant financial operations in a dynamic, multi-country environment. This is a chance to shape AP efficiency and governance at a premier leadership advisory firm. Compensation / Benefitsmedicaldentalvisiondisability leaveparenteral leavepaid time off? (PTO) or paid time off — inferred from text; include as 'paid time off' in general
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes including invoicing, vendor management, and payments
- Lead and develop a remote team across multiple locations
- Monitor AP KPIs, identify risks, and provide insights to senior leadership
- Document and enforce policies to standardize execution and drive excellence
- Oversee payment cycles, prioritizing urgent issues and ensuring controls
- Maintain knowledge of global payment methods and banking trends
- Ensure GAAP, SOX, and regulatory compliance; support audits
- Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting to streamline workflows and implement automation
- Lead or support ERP/AP system upgrades (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Concur, Salesforce)
- Identify gaps in AP processes and champion automation and AI-enabled solutions
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Seven+ years of progressive AP experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Proven leadership in team development and performance managementExperience in international AP operations, currencies, VAT, and regulatory frameworks
- Track record of process improvements, automation, and internal controls in APAbility to handle fast-paced environment and ad hoc priorities
- Proficiency in AP/P2P software (PeopleSoft, Workday, Concur, Salesforce, Zip/Coupa)
- Advanced Excel for data analysis and visualization
- Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder managementExperience in global/multi-entity organizations
- Familiarity with electronic payment platforms and e-invoicing tools
- Willingness to learn and apply AI tools to improve productivity and controls
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Customer orientation and result-driven mindset
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlinesleadership and coachingstrong communicationtime management
- PeopleSoft Financials
WorkdayConcur
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Level
Manager
Location
Little Rock, AR
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
Posted
7 days ago