PTP Disbursements Lead

PTP Disbursements Lead

A leading digital streaming network seeks a PTP Disbursements Lead to oversee enterprise-wide payment operations and drive stabilization efforts throughout an Oracle Fusion implementation. This executive-level role requires deep expertise in disbursements, payment controls, Oracle Fusion Payments, and leading globally distributed teams through complex transformation initiatives.

PTP Disbursements Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end global disbursement operations across multiple ERP platforms, overseeing payment execution processes including ACH, wire transfers, checks, virtual cards, direct debits, payment exceptions, failed payments, and delinquent payment remediation while ensuring compliance with payment terms and internal controls.
• Serve as the disbursements subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion ERP consolidation efforts by supporting system design, configuration, integration testing, go-live readiness, post-go-live stabilization activities, and resolving payment-related integration or banking connectivity issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying systemic payment failures, reducing recurring errors, optimizing payment workflows, and implementing process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain robust payment governance frameworks, including SOX compliance, fraud prevention measures, segregation of duties, positive pay controls, audit readiness, and collaboration with Treasury, Banking, Finance, and Compliance teams.
• Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards to monitor KPIs such as payment cycle times, exception volumes, on-time payment performance, aging metrics, and payment accuracy while providing leadership with actionable insights and remediation updates.
• Lead and mentor globally distributed disbursements teams, driving performance accountability, process standardization, knowledge transfer, SOP development, and team readiness to support both ongoing operations and ERP transformation objectives.

PTP Disbursements Lead Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive AP/PTP experience with a focus on disbursements and payment operations.
• 4+ years of experience in a Director or VP-level leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Payments module.
• Experience managing payment operations across multiple ERP platforms simultaneously.
• Deep expertise with payment methods, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, virtual cards, bank connectivity, and payment file formats.
• Strong knowledge of disbursement controls, SOX compliance, fraud prevention practices, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting ERP migrations from a payments perspective.
• Experience leading large, globally distributed teams.
• Excellent analytical, root cause analysis, and executive communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERS (Evaluated Receipt Settlement) and recurring payment processes is preferred.
• Experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and banking portal integrations is preferred.
• Knowledge of global payment regulations and cross-border payment requirements is preferred.
• Experience within media, entertainment, or large enterprise environments is preferred.
• Experience operating within global shared services or GBS environments is preferred.

Shift:

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with flexibility required to support global teams, including Budapest.