SME Consultant - Global Disbursements (Procure-to-Pay Transformation)

Senior Leader For Global Payment Operations

A large, global Procure-to-Pay organization is undergoing a significant ERP consolidation initiative to streamline operations onto a unified platform. During this transition, there is a need for a senior leader to oversee and strengthen global payment operations.

This role will lead disbursements strategy and execution across multiple systems and geographies, ensuring payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The leader will play a critical role in stabilizing operations during the transition while partnering cross-functionally to support system migration and long-term optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global disbursement operations across payment types (ACH, wire, check, virtual card) and multiple ERP systems.
• Ensure timely, accurate payments aligned with controls, vendor terms, and cash management objectives.
• Own payment exceptions, failed transactions, and root cause resolution.
• Partner with Treasury, Banking, and Finance on payment execution, file transmission, and connectivity.
• Serve as SME for disbursements in ERP consolidation (Oracle Fusion), including design, testing, and stabilization.
• Oversee system integrations and resolve issues impacting payment processing.
• Maintain strong controls (SOX, segregation of duties, fraud prevention) and support audit readiness.
• Lead resolution of aged/delinquent payments and address upstream process gaps.
• Develop KPI reporting and dashboards to monitor payment performance and risk.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead and develop a global team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years in Procure-to-Pay/Accounts Payable with a focus on disbursements; 4+ years in senior leadership
• Hands-on Oracle Fusion (payments/disbursements) experience
• Experience managing payments across multiple ERP platforms
• Strong knowledge of global payment methods, bank connectivity, and file formats
• Expertise in SOX controls, compliance, and fraud prevention
• ERP transformation experience (payments/disbursements)
• Proven ability to lead global teams in complex environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related experience.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!