Global Director - Accounts Payable

Canada, United States
Remote
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Global Director of Accounts Payable will provide strategic leadership to oversee global operations, ensuring financial controls and process efficiency. They will collaborate with stakeholders to align accounts payable strategies with broader organizational objectives and support geographically distributed teams.

Job details

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Director – Accounts Payable based in Canada. Lead global accounts payable operations in a senior finance leadership role focused on operational excellence, financial controls, and scalable processes. You will help shape and oversee accounts payable strategies that support business performance, strengthen compliance, and improve the efficiency of financial operations across regions. This position calls for a strategic leader capable of managing complex responsibilities while aligning processes with organizational objectives. You will have the opportunity to influence financial operations, promote consistent standards, and support collaboration across geographically distributed teams. The role is suited to an experienced finance professional who combines strong business judgment with a global perspective and a commitment to continuous improvement. The original posting provides limited detail about the specific responsibilities, making the full scope of the position subject to confirmation during the recruitment process. \n Accountabilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight for global accounts payable operations. Support the development and implementation of accounts payable processes designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Promote strong financial controls, compliance, and accountability across accounts payable activities. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve operational performance, and strengthen financial processes. Collaborate with finance leadership and relevant stakeholders to align accounts payable operations with broader business priorities. Support consistent operational standards and effective coordination across geographically distributed teams. Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial operations and the development of scalable accounts payable practices. Requirements: Significant professional experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or a related financial leadership function. Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to oversee complex operational processes. Strong understanding of accounts payable workflows, financial controls, and operational efficiency. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and support business objectives. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels. Professional fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to work in a full-time role and accommodate weekend work when reasonably required, subject to applicable accommodations. Eligibility to work in the United States without employer-provided visa sponsorship, as the original application form explicitly states that sponsorship is not currently provided. Willingness to provide relevant professional information, salary expectations, and notice-period details during the application process. Benefits: Full-time employment opportunity. Remote work arrangement, although the original posting does not clearly confirm whether candidates based in Canada are eligible for this specific position. Opportunity to contribute to global finance operations in a senior leadership capacity. Potential to influence operational strategy, process improvement, and financial controls. Salary, bonus structure, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and other specific benefits are not provided in the original job description. Important location and eligibility clarification: Although this rewrite is intended for candidates based in Canada, the original job posting lists the United States as the job location and includes a US work authorization question that indicates sponsorship is unavailable. Canadian applicants should confirm their eligibility and the role's approved work location before applying. Compensation details should be confirmed directly with the hiring team. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess significant professional experience in accounts payable or finance operations with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex operational processes are essential for this role.