PTP Disbursements Lead

MW Partners is currently seeking a PTP Disbursements Lead to work for our client who is a global leader in the media and entertainment industry.


Responsibilities and duties:


Payment Operations & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end disbursement operations including payment runs, ACH, wire transfers, check processing, direct debits, and virtual card payments across multiple ERP environments
• Ensure accurate and timely payment execution in alignment with vendor payment terms, cash flow objectives, and internal controls
• Manage payment exception queues, payment holds, and failed payment resolution - driving root cause analysis and systemic fixes to reduce recurrence
• Partner with Treasury, Banking, and Finance to manage payment file transmissions, bank connectivity, and electronic payment format requirements across geographies
• Oversee year-end 1099 reporting and tax-withholding requirements for disbursements, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely filings

• Serve as the disbursements subject matter expert for the ERP consolidation - representing global payment processing requirements in system design, configuration, integration testing, and go-live readiness
• Oversee payment-related data integrations between legacy ERPs, the Oracle Fusion target platform, banking systems, and third-party payment providers
• Identify integration gaps or configuration issues impacting payment accuracy, timing, or bank connectivity and drive resolution with Technology and project teams
• Lead disbursements stabilization activities post go-live, including monitoring payment exception queues, reconciliation breaks, and banking connectivity issues

• Establish and enforce disbursement controls including segregation of duties, and positive pay processes
• Ensure SOX compliance across all payment processes, maintaining complete documentation and audit trails for internal and external audit requirements
• Collaborate on cross-functional processes to manage fraud prevention controls including bank account validation, duplicate payment detection, and OFAC screening for outgoing payments
• Partner with the Process & Compliance team to monitor and remediate control deficiencies identified through audits or self-assessments

• Own the resolution of delinquent and aged payment issues across all business units - including rent, talent, payroll-adjacent, and recurring payment processes
• Conduct structured root cause analysis on payment failures, recurring errors, and ERS (evaluated receipt settlement) processing issues
• Partner with Invoicing, Vendor Onboarding, and business unit stakeholders to resolve upstream issues driving payment delays
• Track remediation progress against defined targets and deliver regular reporting to leadership on delinquent payment status and trends

• Define and monitor key disbursement KPIs including payment cycle time, on-time payment rate, exception volumes, delinquency metrics, and payment error rates
• Design and deliver executive-level dashboards providing real-time visibility into payment status, aging, and compliance across all business units and geographies
• Identify process inefficiencies, automation opportunities, and control gaps, and lead redesign efforts to optimize payment operations
• Maintain and continuously improve SOPs and training documentation for disbursement processes

• Lead, mentor, and manage a globally distributed disbursements team across Budapest, Nashville, and other locations
• Set clear performance expectations, drive accountability, and develop team capabilities to support both steady-state operations and ERP migration demands
• Foster a culture of accuracy, controls-consciousness, and continuous improvement across the disbursements function

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive AP/PTP experience with a focus on disbursements and payment operations, with at least 4 years in a Director or VP-level role
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Payments module
• Hands-on experience managing payment operations across multiple ERP platforms simultaneously
• Deep expertise in payment methods (ACH, wire, check, virtual card), bank connectivity, and payment file formats
• Strong knowledge of disbursement controls, SOX compliance, and fraud prevention practices
• Proven experience managing or contributing to an ERP migration from a payments perspective
• Experience leading large, globally distributed teams
• Excellent analytical, root cause analysis, and executive communication skills