Lead Associate - Controllership & Finance

Lead Associate - Controllership & Finance (Accounts Payable) Executive SummaryThe Lead Associate of Accounts Payable will oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will leverage Fusion/Oracle and advanced analytical tools to manage complex vendor ecosystems, drive month-end precision, and maintain rigorous internal controls. This role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise and a proactive approach to financial risk management.Core Responsibilities. Full-Cycle Disbursement Management

• Strategic Invoice Governance: Oversee the digitization and processing of high-volume invoices, ensuring 100% compliance with tax regulations and internal procurement policies.
• Fusion/Oracle Workflow Optimization: Execute complex 3-way matching protocols and resolve exceptions within Oracle or Fusion ERP.
• Treasury Liaison: Coordinate domestic and international payment cycles to optimize cash flow and working capital.II. Financial Reporting & Month-End Excellence
• Accrual Management: Lead the provisioning process by calculating and recording accurate month-end accruals for uninvoiced liabilities, ensuring minimal variance in financial statements.
• Closing Integrity: Drive the AP month-end calendar, ensuring all ledger entries, sub-ledger reconciliations, and intercompany settlements are finalized within corporate deadlines.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails to support internal and external financial audits.III. Vendor Analytics & Reconciliation
• Integrity Assurance: Conduct systematic vendor statement reconciliations to identify and resolve ledger discrepancies, unapplied credits, and duplicate billings.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as a senior point of contact for strategic vendors and internal departments, negotiating resolutions on disputed items and aged payables.Technical Profile & Qualifications
• Professional Experience: 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Corporate Accounting.
• ERP Proficiency: Power-user status in Oracle/Fusion ERP with a deep understanding of transactional workflows.
• Analytical Mastery: Expert-level MS Excel capabilities (complex nesting, Power Query, and advanced data modeling) to interpret financial trends.
• Academic Background: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Functional Expertise: Profound knowledge of the P2P cycle and General Ledger (GL) impact.
• Strict adherence to internal controls (SOX compliance) and GAAP standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written business communication skills.Performance Benchmarks
• Operational Efficiency: Continuous improvement of the "Days Payable Outstanding" (DPO) and invoice cycle time.