Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance and professional growth. Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, matching, approvals, payments, and supplier account management. Monitor AP aging, open invoices, payment activities, and service level performance while ensuring timely issue resolution. Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and business stakeholders to support efficient financial operations. Ensure compliance with company policies, payment terms, internal controls, and SOX requirements. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, providing evidence, and coordinating audit activities. Coordinate regulatory and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accrual monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness.