Accounts Payable Team Lead – US & Canada (M/F/D)Experience Level: Senior Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-16
Accounts Payable Team Lead – US & Canada (M/F/D)
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our Accounts Payable team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!
About the role:
We’re launching a new Accounts Payable team to support our US & Canada operations, and we're looking for a Team Leader to lead its creation. You'll design processes, implement structure, and drive operational excellence — shaping how AP is done from the ground up within our GBS organization.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What you will do:
Help build and develop the Accounts Payable team for US & Canada from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and defining team structure and priorities.
Coordinate the transition of AP activities from the US to Lisbon, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and continuity of operations.
Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing and settlement process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting principles, and adherence to Essity’s global policies.
Monitor team performance, track KPIs, and provide coaching, feedback, and development support to 4 direct reports to drive operational excellence.
Delegate tasks and define priorities, ensuring efficient workload distribution and successful execution of daily operations.
Drive continuous process improvement, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions within the global matrix environment.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and addressing any audit findings promptly.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, legal regulations, and accounting standards to maintain integrity and accuracy across all AP processes.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or an equivalent qualification.
Leadership experience or a background serving as a backup to a team lead, with a preference for familiarity with the US and Canada market.
Proficient in SAP, InvoiceTrack, MS Office, and Workday.
Strong in leadership, communication, and collaboration, with a proven ability to establish new processes and adapt flexibly to changing environments.
Fluent in English - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language.
What we can offer you:
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.
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