Global Accounts Payable Manager

Job Title : Global Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Hybrid – Campbell, CA
Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 DOE + Bonus & Equity

About Centric Software:

Centric Software stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions tailored specifically for the retail, fashion, footwear, luxury, and consumer goods industries. Our enterprise software applications are designed to meet the unique challenges of the fast-moving consumer goods market, empowering businesses to manage, optimize, and execute their critical processes with ease.

From concept to production, our software solutions streamline the journey of bringing products to life. We support our customers in effectively managing materials, sourcing, quality, and pricing, ensuring every step leads to a successful final catalog. With Centric Software, businesses can navigate the complexities of product development with confidence and agility.

Job Summary

Centric Software is seeking a skilled and strategic Global Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role oversees global AP processes, Coupa system administration, and the company’s Travel & Expense (T&E) program. You will lead a team of four and play a key role in compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four AP professionals.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP and T&E issues.
• Oversee global invoice processing, approval workflows, and vendor payments.
• Partner with Procurement, IT, Legal, and Finance to support seamless P2P operations.

Coupa System Ownership

• Act as the global Coupa administrator and subject matter expert.
• Manage configuration changes, enhancements, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Drive automation initiatives and ensure accurate ERP integrations and data integrity.

Travel & Expense (T&E) Management

• Oversee global T&E policy, auditing, compliance, and reimbursement processing.
• Support employees with system questions and escalate policy issues as needed.
• Analyze T&E trends to identify risks, efficiency opportunities, and cost savings.
• Compliance, Close & Process Improvement
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and U.S. tax regulations (1099, sales/use tax).
• Support month-end close, and audit requests.
• Lead initiatives to streamline and standardize global AP processes for scalability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive AP or P2P experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Coupa or similar P2P platforms.
• Strong understanding of U.S. AP processes and tax compliance (1099, sales/use tax), plus experience supporting AP activities across global entities.
• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment with competing priorities.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and benefits.  Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary and certain positions may be offered with additional variable incentives.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.