Role OverviewWe’re looking for a passionate and curious Senior Accounts Payable Lead to join our Accounting team in Princeton, NJ. As a Senior Accounts Payable Lead at Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward.
What You Will Do
Act as the main US point of contact and subject matter expert for Accounts Payable related topics, ensure accurate and timely execution of local Accounts Payable processes, and oversee local statutory and tax compliance.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role will act as an Accounts Payable Country Subject Matter Expert (AP SME) and will oversee the country related AP topics, ensuring compliance to global processes, while meeting local statutory, tax, and business requirements.
Requirements
- Successful university degree (or equivalent) in business administration, accounting, or finance
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting, ideally in a multinational environment
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes, including invoice lifecycle, payments, and vendor management
- Good understanding of local compliance requirements, including VAT and e-invoicing
- Knowledge of internal controls and SOX/ICFR frameworks
- Experience with ERP and digital tools for AP automation
- Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
- International and intercultural open mindset
- Analytical mindset with a strong drive for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Experience with IFS and SAP
- Experience in finance transformation projects
- Familiarity with process standardization
- Experience with automation initiatives (e.g., zero-touch invoice processing)
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid basic life insurance
- 401k company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holiday
- Wellness and transportation benefits
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