Head of Global Accounts Payable – Financial Accounting Director

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Global Accounts Payable to join the Supply Chain Management Procure-to-Pay team.  The Procure-to-Pay team is responsible for global delivery of support services to the enterprise for the Procurement and Payment of goods and services.

This role reports directly to the Procure-to-Pay Executive and is responsible for providing transformational leadership, operational oversight, risk management and strategic direction to modernize Wells Fargo’s Global Accounts Payable function.  This role develops and implements a roadmap to drive operational excellence using automation and advance tools.  This role is responsible for collaboration with stakeholders across the firm including Procurement, Finance, Lines of Business and Suppliers.  Global Accounts Payable is a critical high-volume operation that requires data driven daily management along with continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

Lead Global Accounts Payable day-to-day operations

• Manage a global team (direct and indirect) of managers, accounts payable professionals and individual contributors to execute timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments and account reconciliation.
• Lead Global Accounts Payable team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues, to meet workflows and productivity, to ensure service level agreements for delivery and quality are met or exceeded
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment disputes, and supplier inquiries, working with departments to address issues efficiently

Set the standard for Risk Management and Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable.
• Define and implement appropriate policies, processes procedures and controls to optimize the operational environment in alignment with the companies Risk Management Framework

Foster a team culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track accounts payable performance and process adherence.
• Review accounts payable performance to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, to modernize operations, improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Global Accounts Payable team.

Provide Strategic Leadership to transform Global Accounts Payable

• Develop and implement a Global Accounts Payable strategy, integrated with the Source-to-Pay process, that delivers process efficiency, financial controls, and incremental value to the firm.
• Incorporate industry-leading practices to modernize Global Accounts Payable to operate efficiently and deliver sustainable long-term value to the firm

• Partner with key stakeholders across the firm to understand value delivery, define and implement opportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4 years of management or leadership experience
• 8 years of receivable or accounts payable experience

Desired Qualifications:

• In depth experience with Accounts Payable and P2P Platforms (Ariba, PeopleSoft, SAP, Concur)
• Proven experience leading accounts payable operations in a shared services or centralized environment
• Strong track record of building and successfully operating large transactional operations, specifically focused financial controllership
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial regulations
• Experience with employee expense report processing
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business partners
• Experience leading a large, global organization to use data and analytics to achieve operational excellence
• Experience transforming large, global organization to adopt leading best practices and advance technologies
• Demonstrated understanding and use of change management, process improvement and project delivery methodologies
• Experience with risk management and controls, working in a highly regulated industry
• Financial Services industry experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to motivate and develop a team

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule  
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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