Accounts Payable & Source to Pay Lead - North America

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
The Accounts Payable & Source to Pay Lead - North America for the North American Business Unit (USA & Canada) is a leadership role that oversees the Accounts Payable function. This position ensures the team's performance, drives operational excellence, promotes automation, and delivers service level agreements (SLAs) for stakeholders in Procurement and Finance. This Accounts Payable & Source to Pay Lead - North America will act as a visionary leader, defining the future direction for Accounts Payable and ensuring it drives tangible business value.
As the Accounts Payable & Source to Pay Lead - North America, you will leverage data and insights to foster data-driven decision-making across the company, optimize processes, and ensure continuous improvement. This leader will collaborate closely with stakeholders in Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain to streamline Accounts Payable operations and support key performance indicators (KPIs). This role is crucial in enhancing customer experience, advancing Source-to-Pay initiatives, and optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO).
*** Role would be a hybrid setting of 2-3 days in our East Hanover, New Jersey office
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the North America Accounts Payable team, setting the vision and ensuring seamless execution of the Accounts Payable processes.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to understand business objectives and develop solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive the development and execution of process documentation, training materials, and automation initiatives aligned with company priorities and strategies.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
• Oversee issue management, escalation processes, and change control procedures to maintain operational stability and compliance.
• Champion the application of industry best practices and contribute to the evolution of the AP function through digital innovation and automation.
• Support the implementation of global initiatives while adapting the strategies to the local North American context.
• Promote a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team and across the enterprise.

What You Will Bring:

• A passion for driving your career forward and contributing to the growth of the business.
• Strong leadership experience in managing Accounts Payable processes, particularly in a global Shared Services environment.
• Expertise in Source-to-Pay (STP) processes and managing cross-functional relationships with Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Experience in KPI management, process documentation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and partners.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to synthesize insights to drive decision-making.
• Expertise in project management, process automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Effective delegation, coaching, and mentoring skills to develop and support team members.
• Ability to interpret and align with the broader business strategy and goals.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Accounts Payable leadership role within an off-shored Shared Services environment.
• Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise with SAP ECC, S4H, and Tungsten Automation suite (Process Director, AP Essentials).
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau.
• Knowledge of operational excellence and continuous improvement tools, such as Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and DMAIC methodologies.
• Familiarity with US GAAP, Internal Controls Framework, and SOX compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
• Basic understanding of North American taxes (US & Canada).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to identify and implement new technologies and systems to enhance performance.
• Deep understanding of performance and change management practices.
• Experience in driving digital enablement and innovation in business processes.
• Strong business partnering skills with cross-functional teams, including external BPO partners managing offshore operations.

The base salary range for this position is $95,100 to $130,800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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Job Type
Regular
Service Operations (Delivery)
Global Business Services