Global Accounts Payable Manager recruitment
The Company
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength- delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately- is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through the Bloomberg Professional service, television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the world.
The Role
Reporting to the Global Accounts Payable Manager or Regional Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager role is responsible for the oversight and management of business processes and resources for all accounts payable activities within region. This position is responsible for aligning the mission, vision and goals of management along with support of the day-to-day execution of invoice processing, disbursements and vendor master functions. The AP Manager will lead the team in driving continuous improvement and performance goals through the compilation of data analysis, reporting tools and performance metrics. This role will be responsible for driving change management within the AP organization and across business units and stakeholders. Region specific responsibilities may apply.
Detailed list of duties and responsibilities:
- Direct and manage staff to provide accurate and timely processing and disbursement of vendor obligations while ensuring that internal controls and compliance requirements are operating effectively
- Work closely with other functional areas and foster a client-focused environment which supports internal and external customers.
- Ensure that all requirements and expectations are executed timely and accurately along with verification that issues are satisfactorily resolved
- Identify non-value added processes and provide improvement opportunities to automate manually intensive tasks, maximizing efficiencies and productivity
- Develop, monitor and report on department metrics and KTLO's to track service level commitments and Key Performance Indicators
- Assists with the review and update of AP policies and procedures
- Prepare and update business processes, flowcharts and related documentation on a regular basis to support corporate governance, internal controls and risk mitigation
- Provide project management leadership and/ or support for initiatives which impact accounts payable processes
- Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations and career development for Team Leaders and Staff
- Communicate with regional accounts payable colleagues to support common business practices and ensure standardization of processes and procedures
- Prepare data, provide analysis and propose recommendations in support of business goals and objectives
- Demonstrate the initiative to drive change and influence others across the organization in support of the company's goals and objectives
- Ensures achievement and completion of requirements through the use of monitoring tools and active leadership skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 7 years experience in an A/P Manager role with staff of 10 or more: Shared Service Center experience a plus
- Prior experience using an integrated ERP system: SAP experience a plus
- Strong work ethic with the drive to achieve
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage staff and provide constructive feedback, support and guidance
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills coupled with the ability to think globally and strategically
- Results oriented with an ability to work in a fast paced and high volume environment
- Solid understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle
- Ability to make sound decisions and effectively resolve conflicts
- Demonstrate an open and collaborative leadership style that encourages teamwork and cooperation
- Drive for excellent customer service and a commitment to exceptional quality
- Ability to interact with Senior Leadership
- Proficient with Microsoft office tools including Excel, Word and Power-point
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
