Team Lead Accounts Payable (m/f/d)

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In the role of Team Lead Accounts Payable within the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) department, you will lead a remote team of 8-11 people delivering high‑quality accounting services across nine European countries. SAS operates with standardized and bundled processes in SAP ECC and covers accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger. You will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function and team, overseeing invoice workflows, and driving strategic projects such as the implementation of e‑Invoicing and the SAP S/4HANA transformation.

Was Dich Bei Uns Erwartet

• Enable the SAS organization to continuously increase its effectiveness by identifying and implementing improvements in operational processes, team collaboration, and individual development
• Lead, coach and manage a remote, international team in line with company and performance expectations. This includes the execution of all people‑management processes
• Take ownership of daily operations and ensure smooth, efficient workflows
• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities with precision and accountability within AP
• Responsibility for Supply Chain Finance process and ensure timely, accurate execution
• Maintain and ensure the availability of process documentation (SLAs, RACIs) to support transparency and consistency
• Foster strong collaboration with local and HQ stakeholders through regular alignment and communication
• Enable recruitment, training, onboarding and development of new team members

Projects

• Ensure project goals are met by aligning expectations, managing progress proactively, and delivering high‑quality outcome
• Continuous analyze and optimize accounting processes in day‑to‑day operations in line with SAS targets: efficiency and compliance
• Coordinate and execute cross‑functional projects, including SAP S/4HANA migration and e‑Invoicing implementation
• Representing SAS in other organizational projects

Was Dich Zur Idealen Besetzung Macht

• Degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or equivalent commercial training (e.g. certified accountant)
• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in leadership responsibilities preferable in international context
• Expert knowledge of accounts payable and AP workflow
• Strong process understanding and project management experience
• Advanced user knowledge in SAP and Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
• Business fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

Benefits

• Karrieremöglichkeiten
• Firmenevents
• flexible Arbeitszeiten
• Homeoffice
• Lern- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Sounds like your perfect job match, but you don’t meet all the requirements (yet)? No problem! If you’re confident that you bring the right mindset and motivation, we still encourage you to apply.

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