Senior Lead Analyst

Responsibilities Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to lead and manage end-to-end US Accounts Payable operations within a global shared services environment. This role will serve as the process owner for AP operations, driving operational excellence, strengthening controls, supporting compliance requirements, and leading a team responsible for delivering high-quality AP services. The individual will play a key role in transforming legacy processes through automation, system enhancements, and standardization initiatives while partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Audit, and Technology functions. Key Responsibilities The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant execution of the US Accounts Payable process while continuously improving service quality, controls, and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include: Own and manage end-to-end US Accounts Payable operations including stakeholder query management Lead the AP team, providing guidance, coaching, workload management, and capability development. Ensure compliance with AP policies, SOX controls, audit requirements, and payment governance standards. Monitor service delivery metrics, identify process gaps, and drive sustainable improvements. Partner with business stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues and enhance the Procure-to-Pay process. Lead automation, process transformation, system enhancements, and transition activities. Support governance reviews, audits, and risk mitigation initiatives. Provide functional expertise and best-practice guidance across AP teams globally. Qualifications Experience & Qualifications We are looking for a candidate who combines strong operational expertise with leadership capability and a continuous improvement mindset. Preferred qualifications: 8–12+ years of Finance & Accounting experience with significant exposure to Accounts Payable operations. Minimum 3+ years of hands-on US Accounts Payable experience. Experience leading teams within a shared services, captive, or multinational environment. Proven track record of strengthening controls, supporting audits, and driving process improvements. Experience with Oracle Fusion and Coupa is strongly preferred. Additional Information Technical & Functional Expertise The successful candidate should possess strong functional expertise in Accounts Payable, along with a deep understanding of control and compliance requirements within a US AP environment. Key capabilities include: Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes. Knowledge of US AP controls, vendor onboarding controls, payment controls, and audit requirements. Working knowledge of W-9, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, 1099 reporting, and withholding-related requirements. Experience analyzing operational metrics, SLA/KPI performance, exception trends, and control gaps. Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and automation initiatives. Systems & Technology Experience The role requires strong exposure to modern AP platforms and a technology-enabled mindset. Preferred experience includes: Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable. Coupa Procure-to-Pay platform. PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Core360, or similar ERP platforms. Workflow automation, OCR/IDP, RPA, AI-enabled invoice processing solutions, Power BI, and reporting tools. ERP implementation, system enhancement, UAT, and process migration projects Work Mode and Shift Timing Mode of work: Hybrid Shift timing: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM