Please note that this is a US EST hours onsite role in our Hi-Tech city office 5 days a week due to client compliance requirements and looking for someone who can start immediately.
Workspend is a leading provider of workforce management and outsourced workforce services for global clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced P2P & Accounts Payable (AP) Process Owner to lead and optimize supplier lifecycle, invoicing, and payment processes for a U.S.-based healthcare client. This role requires deep functional and system expertise in PeopleSoft Financials, along with strong understanding of healthcare procurement, compliance, and financial operations.
The ideal candidate will act as the end-to-end process owner, driving standardization, efficiency, and governance across supplier management and AP functions within the P2P lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Strategy
- Own and drive the end-to-end P2P process, including Supplier Management and Accounts Payable
- Define and implement best practices, SOPs, and governance frameworks
- Ensure alignment with U.S. healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOX, audit controls)
PeopleSoft Expertise
- Lead configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement of PeopleSoft Financials modules:
- Supplier Management
- Accounts Payable
- Procurement
Partner with IT teams to:
- Design enhancements
- Troubleshoot system issues
- Implement upgrades and integrations
- Ensure data integrity across vendor master, invoices, and payment processing workflows
Supplier Lifecycle Management
- Oversee:
- Supplier onboarding, validation, and maintenance
- Vendor master data governance
- Risk and compliance checks
- Establish controls to prevent:
- Duplicate vendors
- Fraud and compliance risks
Accounts Payable (AP) Management
- Own and optimize end-to-end AP processes, including:
- Invoice intake, validation, and processing
- 2-way and 3-way matching
- Exception handling and discrepancy resolution
- Payment processing (ACH, checks, wire transfers)
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments
- Drive improvements in:
- Invoice cycle time
- First-pass match rates
- Payment accuracy
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to:
- SOX controls and audit requirements
- Healthcare-specific financial and procurement compliance
- Maintain strong controls over:
- Invoice approvals
- Payment authorizations
- Segregation of duties
- Support internal and external audits
Stakeholder Management
- Act as primary liaison between:
- U.S.-based healthcare client stakeholders
- Procurement, AP, Finance, and IT teams
- Collaborate with global teams (India + U.S.) to ensure alignment and execution
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track KPIs:
- Supplier onboarding cycle time
- Invoice processing time
- Payment turnaround time
- Data accuracy and exception rates
- Drive automation initiatives (RPA, workflow tools) to improve efficiency
- Lead transformation and process optimization initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in P2P / Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable processes
- 5+ years of hands-on PeopleSoft Financials experience (AP, Supplier Management, Procurement modules)
- Proven experience working with U.S. healthcare systems / hospitals
- Strong knowledge of:
- AP operations and invoice processing
- Vendor master data governance
- Compliance frameworks (SOX, HIPAA awareness)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in:
- Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS) environments
- ERP transformation or optimization programs
- Exposure to:
- Automation tools (RPA, OCR invoice processing)
- Data analytics and reporting
Key Skills
- Deep expertise in PeopleSoft AP and P2P modules
- Strong process governance and control mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management (global and client-facing)
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
What Success Looks Like
- Seamless and compliant supplier and AP operations
- Optimized and standardized PeopleSoft P2P workflows
- High invoice processing accuracy and reduced cycle times
- Strong compliance posture with audit readiness
- Improved vendor satisfaction and operational efficiency
