Senior Manager of Payables-Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end PTP process, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization globally
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation (RPA, AI), simplification, and best practices
• Benchmark PTP performance and drive measurable enhancements
• Optimize processes across internal teams and the BPO provider
• Oversee core PTP functions: invoice processing, T&E, inquiries, exceptions, payments, travel, P-Cards, reporting, and analytics
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulations (e.g., SOX), and company policies
• Maintain and update global PTP policies and procedures
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of AP professionals
• Manage the BPO provider relationship, ensuring performance and adherence to SLAs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
• Partner with HR on talent acquisition and development
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, Finance, and other teams to align PTP with business objectives
• Provide input on global Procurement and T&E policies
• Partner with IT on PTP-related ERP enhancements
• Monitor and evaluate BPO performance, identifying improvement opportunities

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Procure-to-Pay 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, Concur, and associated PTP automation tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa)
• Experience in process improvement, automation (RPA, AI), and driving operational efficiencies
• CPG or experience in a global, matrixed manufacturing organization preferred

Benefits

LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.