Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for three European subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local tax and VAT standards. Lead and mentor a team of AP specialists while optimizing procure-to-pay processes and managing bank reconciliations.
Job Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead – European Subsidiaries
Location: Fully Remote
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Full-time
Work shift: - Europe BST (9am – 6pm)
Experience Required: 10 years AP experience and 3-5 years Lead Experience
Tools: NetSuite, Ramp (P2P)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee AP operations across three European subsidiaries. This role will lead a team of two (or) three AP specialists, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, compliance with local regulations, and continuous improvement of AP processes. Strong experience with NetSuite and Ramp is essential, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-entity, and international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for three European entities, ensuring compliance with local tax and accounting standards (e.g., VAT).
- Lead and mentor a team of 2 or 3 AP specialists, setting goals, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Oversee invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, and payment processing using NetSuite and RAMP.
- Ensure accurate vendor setup, timely payments, and proper documentation for audits and tax filings.
- Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger and support month-end close for each subsidiary.
- Monitor AP aging, accruals, and cash flow impacts; prepare reporting for finance leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procure-to-pay processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex vendor issues, working cross-functionally to ensure timely resolution
- Serve as the primary AP point of contact for internal teams and external vendors across Europe.
- Oversee complete bank reconciliation process
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of AP experience, including international/ EMEA experience.
- Experience managing or supervising a team.
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite ERP and RAMP P2P workflows.
- Understanding of European VAT regulations, payment terms, and tax documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Excel and AP analytics/reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment.
- Familiarity with intercompany transactions, currency conversions, and consolidated reporting.
- Experience working in a tech, or high-growth environment.
- Knowledge of AP automation tools or AI-driven invoice processing.