About Teads Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 36 countries. For more information, visit www.teads.com. We are Teads Outbrain Inc. (Nasdaq: OB) and Teads S.A. combined on February 3, 2025 and are operating under the new Teads brand. The new Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, the new Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 36 countries. For more information, visit https://thenewteads.com/. About the opportunity The Global Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's accounts payable function across multiple regions and markets. This role involves leading the AP team based in Gurgaon (India), our Global Talent Center for Finance, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, managing vendor payment cycle, compliance with policies and procedures, timely month end close, SOX compliance. tracking performance metrics, maintaining strong vendor and publisher relationships, and enhancing efficiency. This role will also play a key role for future AP integration following the Outbrain and Teads merger. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, process improvement skills, and a keen eye for detail to enhance operational efficiency. What will you do? Team Leadership & Management: Train, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals to foster a collaborate and high performance culture within the team. Global AP Oversight: Oversee the AP operations team based in Gurgaon, Global Talent Center (GTC) for Finance, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Accounts Payable Operations: Manage the end to end AP process across various countries and departmental activities, including accurate processing of vendor invoices, payment runs and expenses reports, validating disbursements, collection of vendor tax documentation, monitor AP aging and resolving discrepancies promptly. AP Integration: In the near term, lead the AP process integrations following the merger of Outbrain and Teads. Streamline the operations to align with the standardized global AP framework. Month-End Closing: Oversee and supervise month-end closing processes as specific to Accounts Payable to ensure timely completion in compliance with company policies. Policy & Process Development: Establish and maintain AP-related accounting policies, processes, and SOX controls leveraging best practices. Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) managed in SalesForce to measure efficiency and effectiveness of AP operations. Prepare and analyse AP reports for management. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with treasury, business and operation teams to enhance vendors and publishers relationships and improve AP processes. Compliance, Controls & Audits: Maintain SOX controls and procedures in a public environment setting, while assisting external and internal auditors with necessary documentation and requests. Process Automation: Support the testing and implementation of automation tools to optimize AP workflows. Regulatory Reporting: Oversee annual vendor 1099 processing and reporting with third-party administrators. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements to drive efficiencies using AI, RPA, Salesforce and other technologies, ensuring scalability as the business grows. What will you bring to the team? Strong and in-depth understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and procure to pay landscape, including internal controls and best practices. Strong expertise with NetSuite and Coupa systems, with proficiency in MS Office – especially Excel - and hands on experience in using Salesforce for supplier case management. Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on approach to transactional responsibilities, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or similar accounting degree with minimum of 12+ years of experience . Strong communication skills for effective interaction with support personnel and management within finance and other departments, with the ability to confidently present financial data and process improvements. Prior experience in integrating Accounts Payable process from acquired or merged companies is preferred. We care about you (customise the section based on the country) Security & Savings : Attractive package providing financial peace of mind, including competitive compensation, profit-sharing, daily meal vouchers (Swile), family health insurance (Alan), and a personalized relocation package (if needed). Career Development : Continuous investment in our employees' skills: in-house and external training, tech conference opportunities, internal mobility (individual contributor or management career ladder). Life Balance : A well-balanced work-life for our employees is one of our top priorities: 35+ days off per year, hybrid work (2-3 days remote work per week, more is open to discussion), fully covered parental leave, and reserved daycare places. Wellness : Prioritizing employee well-being through premium work equipment, enjoyable work environment (work-life balance, team building events, summits), remote work subsidy, promoting Diversity & Inclusion with internal & external initiatives (women speaking groups, dedicated school partnerships), dedicated charitable time and sustainability actions (Eco Tree, subsidy for eco-mobility). What are our recruitment process steps? (only for the tech) Life at Teads Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people. Life at Teads At Teads, we don't just offer jobs - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering all the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.
