Accounts Payable Manager

Become part of a remote and hybrid first global company spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia for A Job That Works for You. You will become among 2000+ Guardians worldwide, embracing YOUR unique approach to work.

Our vision of the future of work is "Work In Any Way" which offers flexibility for where you work, empowering you to define your ideal work environment, unbound by the traditional notions of what work should look like. Most importantly, it puts people first

How you will make a difference:

• Manage a team overseeing the accounts payable and expense reimbursement functions.
• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, payments, supporting cross-functional business partners, and responding to vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Review and approve monthly AP reconciliations.
• Communicate departmental updates to appropriate personnel throughout the company.
• Work with the management team to streamline processes.
• Manage the accuracy of the supplier database including adherence to vendor compliance requirements.
• Identify and execute process improvements to simplify invoice and payment processing.
• Manage the monthly accounts payable close process and posting of information to the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of month-end accruals.
• Perform supervisory functions for the accounts payable department, including interviewing and recommending hiring new staff members; providing or arranging for staff training; evaluating staff performance; and recommending personnel actions to ensure adequate and competent staffing.
• Plan work assignments, evaluate work performed, and provide direction and decisions in handling procedural and technical problems. Monitor work outcomes and provide metric data for management.
• Research discrepancies in financial information and/or documentation (e.g., purchase orders, vendors, invoices, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including monthly expense accruals.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payment and vendor issues.

What will make you stand out:

• Education: Master in Commerce or MBA in Finance
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of directly related accounting experience, preferably in a large, high-volume corporate environment
• Knowledge of financial transaction flow
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policy, and procedures.
• Ability to manage workflow and/or business cycle productivity.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, prioritize, evaluate, and supervise the work of subordinate employees performing the same or similar work.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans, and set priorities.
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical accounting problems related to AP.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
• Ability to work effectively through and with others.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to the functional area.

Who we are and what we do:

Safeguard Global is…Global We help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries. Join us to meet diverse talent, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe.

Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include school runs and gym breaks in your schedule all while maintaining a high standard of work.

Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.

2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.

Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing