Supervisor, AP & Procurement Operations

As The Supervisor of AP & Procurement Operations you will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, shared services governance, and upstream financial controls supporting the IT organization.
This role ensures that procurement, vendor onboarding, contract execution, and invoice processing operate within a structured, compliant, and scalable framework. The position serves as the primary interface between IT Finance, shared services (COE), Legal, and business stakeholders to enforce controls, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial outcomes.

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Salary: $126,300 - $135,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New Jersey. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

P2P Operations & Shared Services Governance

• Own end-to-end P2P process across procurement, vendor setup, invoice processing, and payment coordination
• Act as primary point of contact for shared services (COE) across A/P, vendor management, P2P, and tax support
• Ensure consistent execution of business rules, coding logic, and approval workflows
• Perform structured quality assurance over COE outputs

Contract Execution & Vendor Onboarding Controls

• Own and implement contract intake and approval workflow to ensure Finance and Legal visibility prior to execution
• Establish and enforce mandatory routing of all contracts through DocuSign (or equivalent) with required approvers
• Ensure contractual commitments are not executed without appropriate authorization thresholds and review
• Design and enforce vendor setup gatekeeping controls, including:
  • Approved onboarding documentation
  • Executed agreements
  • Evidence of Finance and Legal review
• Enforce PO-before-service policy, ensuring:
  • No services begin without an approved PO
  • PO requests reference approved contract routing where applicable
• Identify and manage off-process activity, including:
  • Contracts executed without proper review
  • Retroactive PO requests
  • Vendor onboarding tied to past-due invoices
• Lead exception resolution and remediation, partnering with business stakeholders to correct process breakdowns

Lease Operational Coordination (Non-PO Spend Governance)

• Establish and enforce a standard intake process for all MDF leases
• Ensure every lease request is routed to the right stakeholders (finance, legal, facilities)
• Act as the operational coordinator for lease renewals across the organization
• Ensure all lease payments are supported by executed agreements
• Coordinates across:
  • Accounting (lease classification, schedules, journals)
  • Business / Facilities (usage, renewals, terminations)
  • Suppliers (billing accuracy, timing)

Oversees invoice validation against lease terms:

• Payment amounts
• Billing frequency
• Contractual obligations

• Identifies and escalates: 
  • Missing or incomplete lease documentation
  • Invoices not aligned to contractual terms

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Design and enforce preventive controls across P2P and upstream commitment processes
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and financial reporting standards
• In support of proper expense recognition, ensure timely visibility into contractual commitments
• Partner with Tax and COE to ensure appropriate handling of sales and use tax obligations

Process Improvement & Systems Ownership

• Own and continuously improve procurement and P2P systems (e.g., CWPay, Zycus, ERP workflows)
• Standardize and document business rules, workflows, and approval matrices
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements
• Drive automation and reduce manual intervention where possible

Reporting, Visibility & Continuous Monitoring

• Develop reporting to track:
  • Off-process contracts
  • Vendor setup exceptions
  • PO compliance
  • Invoice and payment delays
• Lead quarterly reconciliation and compliance reviews across:
  • New vendors
  • Executed contracts
  • Purchase orders
• Coordinate department-level certifications to ensure adherence to contract and procurement policies

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage Purchasing Analyst and oversee day-to-day procurement operations
• Provide direction, prioritization, and escalation support
• Partner with:
  • IT leadership
  • Legal
  • Procurement
  • Shared services (COE)
  • Tax

Act as central coordination point for all P2P-related issues and initiatives

Your Expertise:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in finance operations, procurement, P2P, or accounting
• Experience working with shared services or global service delivery models preferred
• Experience in SOX/ICFR-controlled environments strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls
• Ability to design and enforce cross-functional processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently and drive accountability across functions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Role Scope & Impact

• Serves as process owner for P2P and upstream financial commitments
• Establishes preventive control environment across procurement and contract execution
• Reduces dependency on Controller for operational oversight and issue resolution
• Improves financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Enables scalable and sustainable finance operations

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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