About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to own the complete Accounts Payable lifecycle for our Insurance Legal & Advisory (L&A) segment. The role involves overseeing invoice processing, payments, vendor reconciliation, and query resolution while driving stakeholder collaboration and leading a high‑performing AP team. The ideal candidate combines deep AP expertise with strong people‑management and communication skills to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
Responsibilities
•Manage the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice receipt, validation, and payment execution.
•Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments in accordance with service level agreements.
•Handle vendor inquiries, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
•Perform regular vendor reconciliation and address aging issues proactively.
•Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP analysts and coordinators.
•Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Insurance L&A) to streamline processes.
•Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
•Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
•Prepare and present AP performance metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
Requirements
•Minimum 8 years of experience in Accounts Payable, covering the full AP cycle.
•At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or senior leadership role.
•Proven expertise in invoice processing, payments, vendor reconciliation, and query handling.
•Strong stakeholder management and people‑leadership capabilities.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar).
•Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
•Knowledge of insurance industry financial processes is desirable.
•Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage change.
