Global Process Leader (Accounts Payable)

About the Company :

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients mission-critical operations in the worlds essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiants innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.

Discover us at gradiant.com.

Position Summary :

The Global Process Owner Accounts Payable is responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving the end-to-end AP process across all regions. This role will set global standards, ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, and drive automation and efficiency across the shared services network. The incumbent will work closely with regional finance leaders, procurement and IT to ensure a seamless and compliant Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process globally.

Responsibilities :

1.

• Define, document, and own the global AP process framework, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of global AP policies across all regions, while allowing for local statutory compliance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs for AP performance (e.g., invoice processing time, accuracy, payment timeliness, exception rates).
• Act as the global escalation point for AP-related issues and disputes.

2. Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead a team of AP Specialists responsible for:
• Supporting invoice processing exceptions and escalations.
• Managing vendor master data governance and controls.
• Coordinating resolution of vendor queries and disputes.
• Assisting with global reporting and process analytics.
• Coach, mentor, and develop AP Specialists to build deep process expertise and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Allocate resources effectively across regions based on volume and critical priorities.

3. Process Excellence & Transformation

• Partner with regional AP teams to harmonize processes and ensure consistent execution globally.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation (OCR, RPA, AI) and e-invoicing solutions.
• Standardize and simplify workflows, approval hierarchies, and vendor query management.
• Optimize working capital by aligning payment terms, early payment discount strategies, and supplier financing opportunities.

4. Controls & Compliance

• Ensure strong internal controls for vendor onboarding, invoice approval, and payment execution.
• Safeguard the process against fraud, duplicate payments, and regulatory non-compliance.
• Support internal audit, and external audit reviews with required documentation.
• Maintain governance over segregation of duties between requestors, approvers, and processors.

Requirements :

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional certifications preferred:

  Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), Company Secretary (CS), MBA (Finance), or CPA/ACCA

  for global credibility.

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5 - 6 years of progressive experience in

  Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations

  , preferably in a

  multinational shared services or global business services environment

  .
• At least 3 years in a

  leadership role

  managing cross-regional/global processes.
• Proven experience leading

  global AP delivery teams

  and handling large invoice/payment volumes.
• Strong background in

  process transitions, stabilization, and global standardization

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA) and AP automation tools

  .
• Exposure to

  global compliance requirements

  (US GAAP/IFRS, anti-bribery/FCPA) and regional tax regimes (GST, withholding taxes, VAT).
• Demonstrated ability to partner with

  procurement and controllers

  across multiple time zones.

Preferred:

• Strong

  people leadership

  with experience managing and developing teams of AP specialists in India or offshore hubs.
• Excellent

  stakeholder management

  with global counterparts in US and APAC regions.
• Analytical and digital mindset comfortable with dashboards, KPIs, and process automation/AI.

1. TECHNICAL/SKILLS:

Required:

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Interested candidates may send your applications in the below link -

https://careers.gradiant.com/job/Global-Process-Leader/1359-en_US/?st=D0437F8629CB81A0519B730ACC77749003862DAA

Gradiant is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.