Director, Accounts Payable

Aristocrat

. Own and direct the global Accounts Payable function across business units, regions, and shared service operations .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in directing global Accounts Payable functions, establishing governance frameworks, and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, financial controls, and strategic alignment across Finance and Procurement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Accounts Payable StrategyOperational Transformation LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationFinancial Controls and ComplianceERP and Workflow Technology Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable ManagementFinancial OperationsProcess StandardizationRisk OversightOperational Metrics AnalysisInvoice ProcessingSupplier ManagementAutomation ImplementationGovernance Framework DevelopmentPerformance Metrics Establishment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWorkflow TechnologyInvoice Automation ToolsAnalytics SoftwareAI-Enabled Finance Technologies

Industry Keywords

Source-to-PayShared ServicesGlobal OperationsFinancial ComplianceOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and direct the global Accounts Payable function across business units, regions, and shared service operations
Define and complete the global Accounts Payable strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with Finance and Source-to-Pay priorities
Establish the global AP operating model, governance framework, service standards, metrics, and performance expectations
Provide strategic leadership and supervision to regional AP managers and operational teams
Advance consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across global AP processes
Advise Finance leadership on AP strategy, transformation priorities, organizational build, risk, controls, and investment decisions
Maintain enterprise accountability for timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution
Establish and maintain financial controls, adherence, and audit preparedness throughout global AP operations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, and employee and supplier experience
Provide strategic leadership across the Source-to-Pay process with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business leaders
Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives spanning AP, Procurement Operations, supplier management, payment operations, ERP and workflow technology, and financial controls
Drive alignment with Procurement Operations on PO quality, supplier onboarding, invoice matching, workflow optimization, data integrity, and operational governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, shared services, finance operations, or related Source-to-Pay functions
Over 5 years of experience directing global or regional AP teams, with responsibility for managers or distributed teams
Proven experience managing or directing enterprise-wide AP strategy, governance, operating models, and performance
Experience operating in a global shared-service or highly matrixed environment
Solid knowledge of complete Source-to-Pay workflows, AP operational controls, adherence to regulations, and risk oversight
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational transformation, process standardization, automation, and organizational change
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior collaborators across Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business functions
Strong strategic, analytical, and financial competence, with the ability to translate operational metrics and insights into enterprise priorities and decisions
Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management capabilities
Experience with ERP, workflow, invoice automation, analytics, and AI-enabled finance technologies
Experience leading operational transitions, shared-service evolution, or organizational redesign initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits may be available depending on role and location
Paid time off may be available depending on role and location
Retirement plans may be available depending on role and location
Insurance coverage may be available depending on role and location
Other local or statutory benefits may be available depending on role and location
Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Pay-for-performance compensation approach