Global Accounts Payable / P2P Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?

At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue.

We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100.

About Informa TechTarget

Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI.

With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets.

Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with:

• Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
• Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
• Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
• Custom content that engages and prompts action
• Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts

Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices. Visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Job Description

This role is based in our Newton, MA office.

Job Overview  

The Global Procure to Pay (P2P) Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment operations. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective P2P operations while driving process improvements and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This position will report to the Director of Global Shared Services. 

Key Responsibilities  

Procure to Pay Operations Management  

• Manage vendor invoice intake, approval workflows, validation, coding, and processing 
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while optimizing cash flow 
• Monitor and manage payment terms, early payment discounts, and vendor payment schedules 
• Manage all aspects of employee expense reimbursement processes 

Vendor & Supplier Management  

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers 
• Manage vendor onboarding, setup, and master data maintenance 
• Negotiate payment terms and resolve vendor disputes 
• Oversee vendor communication regarding payment inquiries and issues, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses to queries 
• Maintain vendor compliance with company policies and contractual obligations 
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation efforts 

Compliance & Controls  

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement guidelines, and financial controls 
• Maintain SOX compliance for P2P processes and internal controls 
• Implement and monitor segregation of duties and approval hierarchies 
• Manage audit requirements and support internal/external audits 
• Ensure tax compliance including 1099 reporting and VAT/GST requirements 
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions 
• Monitor and prevent duplicate payments and fraud risks 

Process Improvement & Automation  

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs 
• Drive automation initiatives including e-invoicing, workflow automation, and touchless processing 
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and best practices 
• Lead P2P system implementations, upgrades, and optimization projects 
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor P2P performance 
• Champion digital transformation initiatives within the P2P function 

Team Leadership & Development  

• Lead, mentor, and develop P2P team members  
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback 
• Manage workload distribution and resource allocation 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence 
• Provide training on P2P systems, policies, and procedures 

Reporting & Analytics  

• Prepare and analyze P2P metrics including cycle times, processing costs, and accuracy rates 
• Generate reports on spending patterns, vendor performance, and payment analytics 
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes 
• Provide accrual reporting and analysis for outstanding liabilities 
• Monitor aging reports and resolve outstanding items 
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with spend data and analysis 

Stakeholder Management  

• Partner with procurement, finance, operations, and business units 
• Serve as primary point of contact for P2P-related inquiries 

Qualifications

Education & Certification  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) 

Experience  

• 15+ years of progressive experience in procure-to-pay, accounts payable, or procurement operations 
• Minimum 10 years in a management or supervisory role 
• Experience managing end-to-end P2P processes in a large multi-national organization 
• Background in process improvement and automation initiatives 
• Experience with ERP system implementations or upgrades 
• Public company or highly regulated industry experience preferred 

Technical Skills  

• Expert knowledge of P2P processes, best practices, and controls 
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, etc.) 
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis 
• Understanding of accounting principles and general ledger integration 
• Knowledge of e-procurement and e-invoicing technologies, including global compliance requirements for indirect tax 

Core Competencies  

• Strong understanding of procurement and accounts payable principles 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• High attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong project management and organizational skills 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively 
• Change management and process improvement mindset 
• Leadership and team development capabilities 
• Customer service orientation 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 

Additional Information

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law. 

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Our benefits include: 

• Great community : a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact : take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career opportunity : the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves 
• Time out : Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more 
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs 
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

The salary range for this role is $90k- $130k based on experience plus up to 10% annual bonus based on performance

This posting will automatically expire on 07/31/2026