Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead (Hybrid)Full-time / Direct Hire OpportunityUS Citizen or Green Card Only Irving, TX (Hybrid)Fast-Growing CompanyWe are seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee AP operations for all North American business units. This is an individual contributor role with leadership responsibility for a 6–8 person offshore AP team in Guatemala. This role oversees outsourced AP processing, ensures accurate and timely payments, and serves as the company’s P2P functional expert.You will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT—owning Ariba, building AP processes from scratch, and helping stabilize the system following a recent Ariba go-live (Jan 2026).If you are a sharp AP professional with strong Ariba experience—whether or not you previously held a manager title—this is an outstanding opportunity to step up into ownership and transformation.What You’ll DoOversee outsourced AP operations and lead / manage performance of a 6–8 person offshore teamMonitor KPIs/SLA compliance and ensure accurate, timely invoice processingOptimize vendor payments and support working capital initiativesAct as P2P SME—workflow, issue resolution, catalog mgmt., trainingEnsure AP data integrity within SAPEstablish and document standardized AP processesMaintain strong internal controls; support 1099/1042 and escheatment complianceDrive continuous improvement, automation, and cost optimization initiativesPartner with auditors and internal stakeholdersWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessStrong hands-on experience with P2P (Procure-to-Pay or Purchase-to-Pay)Deep understanding of AP systems and end-to-end P2P processesSAP or Oracle experience Experience managing outsourced vendors and SLAsKnowledge of 1099, 1042, escheatment requirementsExcellent communication, organization, and leadership skillsSelf-directed, detail-oriented, and process-drivenWhy JoinHigh-visibility role with a major impact across the organizationOpportunity to build, standardize, and improve AP operationsCollaborative environment with Finance, Procurement, IT & Supply ChainFast-growing organization with strong leadership support