Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

• North America AP Operations (COE Delivery)
• Own end-to-end AP delivery for US from the captive COE.
• Ensure SLA adherence across invoice processing, vendor master, payments, and month-end close.
• Manage escalations, critical vendors, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Act as Global Operations Manager / Process Owner for AP
• Drive process standardization, SOPs, and control frameworks across regions.
• Lead global performance reviews covering KPIs, risks, controls, and improvement actions.
• Support transitions, stabilizations, and volume ramp-ups within the COE model.
• Lead multi-level AP teams within the COE across shifts and geographies.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage ratings objectively.
• Coach team members on ownership, decision-making, stakeholder management, and quality.
• Build bench strength, succession plans, and a strong leadership pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and drive automation, digitization, and productivity improvements.
• Partner with IT and Transformation teams on ERP, workflow, and RPA initiatives.
• Drive root-cause analysis, Kaizens, and defect reduction
• Ensure strong control environment, segregation of duties, and audit readiness.
• Own remediation of audit findings and mitigation of operational risks

Essential 
• 12–15+ years in Accounts Payable / Finance Operations, preferably in a COE or captive setup.
• Strong experience managing North America AP.
• Proven people-management and coaching capability.

Preferable 
• Hands-on experience with ERPs (SAP / Oracle / Coupa / Ariba).
• Strong analytical, communication, and change-management skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree/MBA in Finance
 

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WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

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