Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable will lead and scale Deel’s global accounts payable function, driving digital transformation through AI and automation to optimize operational efficiency and ensure accurate global payments. You will manage a distributed global team, establish advanced internal controls, and ensure cross-border compliance to support Deel's international expansion and cash flow optimization. Responsibilities: Formulate long-term vision for global AP, scaling operations to handle increasing transaction volumes. Spearhead AI-powered invoice processing and automation to reduce manual entry and accelerate cycle times. Lead and scale a global, high-performing AP team, fostering an automation-first culture and professional growth. Optimize department KPIs and SLAs, using data dashboards to report operational health to finance leadership. Manage end-to-end global disbursements across multi-entity and multi-currency networks, ensuring optimal routing and treasury coordination. Partner with Engineering, IT, and Procurement to manage and upgrade ERP systems and AP ecosystems. Design and audit SOX-compliant internal controls, deploying automated fraud-detection solutions to safeguard assets. Collaborate with Legal, Tax, and Treasury to resolve payment discrepancies and manage strategic vendor relationships. Direct AP month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring precise reconciliations, accurate accruals, and audit compliance. Ensure compliance with evolving international tax frameworks, local laws, and global reporting requirements. Qualifications: 6+ years of financial operations/AP experience, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role at a global enterprise. Proven track record leading digital transformation, including implementation of AI and automation processes, machine-learning matching, or advanced AP suites (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, AvidXchange). Expertise in multi-entity consolidations, cross-border payments, multi-currency reconciliations, and intercompany transactions. Proficiency with cloud-based ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, SAP) and financial database architectures. Experience in the procurement process and the bridge to budget. Understanding the PO process and the alignment to the procure to pay process Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching geographically distributed teams with a focus on collaboration and performance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to convert operational metrics into actionable financial strategies. Deep knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), SOX internal control design, and international tax compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of driving organizational change and explaining complex concepts to stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related technical field. Advanced certifications (CPA, MBA, CAPP) preferred. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission. Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it. Some things you'll enjoy Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @ deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page. Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email ( recruiting@deel.com ) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations. 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