Procure-to-Pay Senior Accounting Manager - Global Process Owner

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Global Process Owner (GPO) – Procure-to-Pay (P2P) is a strategic leader responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving the end-to-end P2P process across the enterprise. This role focuses on process effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability — driving transformation, automation, and systems integration to deliver compliant and streamlined P2P solutions. The Global Process Owner – Procure-to-Pay delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Partner with IT, Procurement, and Finance leadership to evaluate and implement enabling technologies and process improvements, preparing and presenting business cases with cross-functional inputs.
• Collaborate with leadership across the organization to advance enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, bringing insights and ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead integration activities associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and transitions, establishing standard Transition Service Agreement (TSA) rules and metrics to ensure vendor payments remain prompt and compliant.

People Leadership:

• Position the organization to sustain high performance through high-growth periods marked by rapid change, including process shifts, system upgrades, and acquisition integrations.
• Establish a culture of accountability by monitoring KPIs at the team level, driving stronger performance measurement and transparent reporting across the P2P function.
• Take a leadership role in streamlining the financial close, monthly financial reporting and analysis, and project implementation — keeping Financial Planning and Analysis teams and other functional groups well informed.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of full-cycle accounts payable operations, ensuring processes are executed accurately and on time, in alignment with established policies and compliance standards.
• Design and govern P2P processes that prioritize user experience, ensuring internal business units and external suppliers receive consistent, seamless service.
• Ensure vendors are paid promptly and in accordance with procurement policy, maintaining trust and reliability across the supplier network.
• Align P2P process design with organizational goals and business needs, delivering solutions that support both operational continuity and long-term scalability.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for P2P transformation, focusing on automation, standardization, value-add solutions, optimization, compliance, and elimination of unnecessary work.
• Drive systems integration initiatives across ERP platforms — including Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics, and SAP — ensuring alignment with business needs and process design.
• Identify and lead enhancement opportunities that leverage emerging technologies, applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma where applicable.
• Use data and analytics to surface insights that inform continuous improvement and drive innovation across the procure-to-pay cycle.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure process effectiveness, service delivery, and cost control, using data to drive performance and accountability across the P2P function.
• Lead multiple large-scale or complex transformation projects simultaneously, managing scope, timeline, and stakeholder alignment with rigor and precision.
• Apply deep knowledge of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and financial regulations to ensure the integrity and auditability of all P2P processes.
• Manage ambiguity and drive change in a complex, fast-paced global environment, exercising sound judgment and decisive action to resolve system and process-related issues quickly.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or P2P leadership roles, with proven expertise in managing global P2P processes and leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and implementations, including Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics, and SAP, as well as procurement and AP automation tools.
• Deep understanding of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and financial regulations, with a strong track record of designing, documenting, and implementing process improvements.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively at all levels of management and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Advanced analytical, statistical, and problem-solving capabilities, combined with strong business acumen encompassing financial management, long-term vision, and executive presence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale or complex projects concurrently while leading multi-faceted teams through periods of significant organizational change.
• Experience managing outsourced finance and accounting functions and/or remote workforces; familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Information Systems required.
• Advanced degree (MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Jacksonville, FL, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.