Global Accounts Payable Manager

Centric Software•Campbell, CA

5d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Centric Software is seeking a skilled and strategic Global Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role oversees global AP processes, Coupa system administration, and the company’s Travel & Expense (T&E) program. You will lead a team of four and play a key role in compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive AP or P2P experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with Coupa or similar P2P platforms.
Strong understanding of U.S. AP processes and tax compliance (1099, sales/use tax), plus experience supporting AP activities across global entities.
Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments.
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four AP professionals.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP and T&E issues.
Oversee global invoice processing, approval workflows, and vendor payments.
Partner with Procurement, IT, Legal, and Finance to support seamless P2P operations.
Act as the global Coupa administrator and subject matter expert.
Manage configuration changes, enhancements, troubleshooting, and user support.
Drive automation initiatives and ensure accurate ERP integrations and data integrity.
Oversee global T&E policy, auditing, compliance, and reimbursement processing.
Support employees with system questions and escalate policy issues as needed.
Analyze T&E trends to identify risks, efficiency opportunities, and cost savings.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and U.S. tax regulations (1099, sales/use tax).
Support month-end close, and audit requests.
Lead initiatives to streamline and standardize global AP processes for scalability and efficiency.