Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense Sr Team Lead (Travel & Expense)

Location: Remote in Lagunilla de Heredia, Costa Rica; occasional in-person attendance at work-related events may be required.

Company

hirify.global provides data, technology, and financial services solutions to customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and support a team handling Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, and Travel & Expense operations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex invoice discrepancies, vendor statements, expense reimbursement issues, and processing exceptions.
• Review team output for accuracy, completeness, SLA performance, policy compliance, and adherence to internal controls.
• Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, operational metrics, risks, and reporting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement, automation, system enhancement, and business transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, and Travel & Expense operations; strong T&E experience is mandatory.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating others in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, AP policies, internal controls, governance standards, analysis, stakeholder management, and problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft, Coupa, Concur, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing operational data and supporting automation, system enhancements, implementations, or transformation initiatives.

Nice to have

• Experience in global or shared services environments.
• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate.
• Advanced written and verbal English and Spanish communication skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, customer satisfaction, productivity, and control effectiveness.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at management’s discretion.
• Work/life flexibility and resources supporting professional and personal development.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and contribute to technology-driven financial operations.