Competitive candidates will possess the following qualifications: 6-10 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, spend / expense operations, procure-to-pay, or finance transformation, ideally within financial services or another regulated, fast-paced environment; Minimum 5+ years in a people-management role, leading and developing teams across multiple locations including onshore and offshore / outsourced staff with direct accountability for performance and day-to-day service delivery; Demonstrated track record of running a high-volume AP and/or T&E function with measurable improvements in timeliness, accuracy, and control; Experience modernizing or automating finance operations (e.g., AP automation, expense platforms, ERP / spend-management systems such as Workday, Concur, Coupa, SAP, or Oracle); Strong command of internal controls, SOX, and compliance frameworks; Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with fluency translating spend data into actionable insight. Own end-to-end accounts payable operations ensuring all payments are accurate, timely, and policy compliant; Manage recurring spends understanding gaps in expected payments, proactively reach out to cost center owners and/or vendors to ensure invoices are received timely; Maintain accurate vendor master data, including banking details and tax documentation; Oversee corporate card and T&E program, including expense report review, reimbursement timeliness, and resolution of escalated issues.