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Great Place to Work® Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer Director Global Accounts Payable **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** The Global Director of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading the accounts payable function for the organization on a global scale. This includes managing the processing of invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations, and providing leadership and driving strategic direction for the accounts payable team. **ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE** + Directs the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable (AP) function, including the processing of invoices and payments. + Identifies process improvements and drives implementation of automating processes in Coupa and SAP. + Analyzes accounts payable data and metrics to provide insights into the financial performance of the organization. + Collaborates across Finance and other departments to address issues and improve service. + Provides leadership across the AP team through training, coaching and performance management. + Continually evaluates processes, systems for improvement. + Establishes and enforces policies and practices to ensure timely invoice and payment processing. + Ensures compliance with internal controls, external regulations, and company policies and procedures; ensures correct controls are documented and enforced for all AP activity. + Develops and implements strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function. + Manages vendor relationships and resolves any issues or discrepancies. + Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices. + Enforces adherence to strong internal controls. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience managing a team and leading cross-functional projects required. Coupa certification required. **TAKING CARE OF YOU** + Career development and promotional growth opportunities + A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include – Physical: Computer keyboarding Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines **NEXT STEPS** If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a link to complete a recorded video interview. Upon completion and submission of the video interview, a recruiter will be in touch. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. **If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. **If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** **Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts** Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)