Senior Manager – Global Process Owner, Procure-to-Pay

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the P2P team in applying sound financial analysis and management, strong business acumen, and effective internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant transactional processing
• Lead the global Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function, ensuring end-to-end efficiency, standardization, and alignment with business objectives across all regions.
• Continuously review and optimize P2P processes across internal teams and BPO partners through automation, simplification, and adoption of best practices.
• Drive performance improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and the implementation of RPA and AI technologies to enhance AP operations.
• Ensure compliance and control, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and corporate policies.
• Own and evolve global P2P policies and documentation, supporting ERP enhancements and changing business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with BPO providers and cross-functional teams, ensuring process alignment, SLA adherence, and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to drive ERP and system enhancements that support streamlined, scalable P2P processes.

Qualification & Requirements

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience having designed and run Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, (including related taxes)and Vendor Master data management operations within a medium to large corporate setting.
• 5+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff.
• In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices and experience managing processes in a BPO environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana, Concur, and associated PTP automation tools.
• Experience in process improvement, automation (RPA, AI), and driving operational efficiencies.
• CPG or experience in a global, matrixed manufacturing organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Hands-on, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced – ever changing –environment
• Exceptional communication skills written and verbal
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategy
• Demonstrated ability to implement short and long-term strategies to support organizational operations and transformation
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.