Global Accounts Payable Manager

Established in 1744, Sothebys is the worlds premier destination for art and luxury. Sothebys promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sothebys believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.THE ROLE
Lead a dedicated team to optimize processes and ensure efficient financial operations on a global scale. Play a key role in the automation of the account payable function and its processes.
RESPONSIBLITIES

Lead the accounts payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions with an emphasis on workflow management, policy and process documentation and proper AP controls.
Completion of Concur Implementation Invoicing project
Manage and maintain SAP concur platform for T&E processing including updating and maintaining key system data.
Manage global travel management partnerships
Update/Maintain the Global Corporate Travel Policy
Review Employee T&E submissions as needed
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
Assist in forecasting weekly AP cash flow needs to Treasury/Head of Cash Operations
Generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly metric reports with analysis
Working with our finance and accounting teams to assist with month-end closes, expense accruals and correct GL account coding
Manage and issue annual 1099s to all qualifying vendors
Identify and implement best practice opportunities for increased efficiencies and automation with a focus on expense reduction.

Minimum 5-7 years of related AP supervisor experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical and problems solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
Project management experience with the ability to multitask
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Knowledge of accounting and general ledgers as it pertains to Accounts Payable
Experience with AP workflow solutions and management
Experience with Concur Automated Invoicing and T&E system
Proven experience in managing a corporate travel program
Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline(s)