Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, Corporate Card and T&E

About the role

Cornerstone is seeking a Senior Manager to lead global Accounts Payable, corporate card and Travel & Expense operations. This hybrid role in Costa Rica will oversee vendor payments, employee reimbursements and drive consistent processes across multiple entities and currencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global AP, T&E and corporate card operations ensuring accurate, timely, policy‑compliant payments.
• Serve as global process owner, establishing consistent procedures and service delivery across regions.
• Coach and develop team members, including shared services in India.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment execution, vendor master data, expense report reviews and card administration.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex payment and expense issues.
• Maintain internal controls, segregation of duties and safeguards against duplicate or unauthorized payments.
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, HR and IT to align practices with company objectives.
• Drive process simplification, automation and system enhancements, including requirements gathering and testing.
• Support audits, maintain documentation and provide leadership reporting on performance and risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field; Registered Private Accountant (CPI) preferred.
• 8+ years progressive experience in AP, T&E or related finance operations, with at least 3 years people‑management.
• Experience leading global, multi‑entity, multi‑currency finance operations, preferably in a large technology company.
• Proven ability to work with offshore/shared‑services teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, expense reimbursement and corporate card administration.
• Understanding of accounting principles, month‑end close and SOX controls.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle iExpense, Brex and ServiceNow.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to develop operational reports and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder interaction.