Director of Global Payment Operations

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Director of Global Payment Operations to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $170,000 to $210,000 per year. Job Responsibilities Provide leadership for the global accounts payable function, including oversight of invoice review, vendor records, payment activity, and related settlements. Guide the development of control practices that support accounting rules and company policies while ensuring strong audit readiness. Serve as the main contact for internal audit teams and external auditors regarding accounts payable controls and documentation. Support financial close activities each month and quarter by ensuring accurate reconciliations and timely information flow. Ensure consistent use of accounts payable policies and procedures across all business locations. Requirements Strong understanding of accounts payable operations, control frameworks, and compliance activities within a public company setting. Ability to lead high volume processing teams across regions while upholding accuracy and service expectations. Skill in identifying process gaps and resolving issues that affect accuracy, efficiency, or compliance. Experience tracking performance measures such as cycle time, accuracy, and exception trends. Ability to work closely with many functions, including procurement, treasury, tax, legal, and finance. Qualifications Experience owning systems used for accounts payable, including ERP tools and automation platforms. Strong background leading system upgrades, workflow improvements, and integration projects. Prior work supporting vendor onboarding, contract review, and purchase to pay controls. Ability to guide payment planning in partnership with treasury to support cash needs and risk management. 6+ years of leadership experience in global accounts payable or payment operations within a complex environment. REF #51946