Procurement-to-Pay Operations Lead

COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) Operations Leader to oversee and manage all accounts payable processes, and manage the team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in accounts payable, process management, and controls, with the long-term goal of transitioning the process to an outsourced provider and will manage that ongoing partnership.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days per week.

Location: Charlotte, NC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor management, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of all accounts payable activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop a strategic plan to transition the accounts payable process to an outsourced provider. Lead the transition, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage the ongoing relationship with the outsourced provider post-transition, ensuring adherence to SLAs, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with procurement, finance, and business teams to align on objectives, resolve issues, and drive end-to-end efficiency in the P2P cycle.
• Provide regular reporting on key metrics related to accounts payable performance, cash flow, vendor performance, and process improvements.
• Manage the corporate card program and ensure adherence to T&E policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounts payable or P2P processes, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, financial controls, and compliance.
• Experience managing process transitions, preferably in an outsourcing environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership management skills.
• Ability to drive change, streamline processes, and work cross-functionally in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative, results oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurate data entry skills are a must.
• Experience using an Accounts Payable workflow routing and image repository system desired.
• MS Office suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Concur, Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (currently using version 22C) or other ERP system is a must.

#LI-AM1

#LI-Hybrid

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.