JetBrains
GlobalHeadofAccountsPayable
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“Global Head of Accounts Payable at JetBrains. Skills: Global AP Transformation, Automation and Digital Enablement, Payment and Treasury Integration, Scalable Global Operating Model, Organization and Leadership Development. Lead the global AP transformation. Define and execute the AP target operating model”
What You'll Achieve.
shape a scalable, future-ready finance operations model; driving automation; building a function that can support JetBrains’ continued growth; ensure an efficient and integrated procure-to-pay (P2P) ecosystem; Reduce manual intervention and increase straight-through processing; Ensure visibility and control over global cash outflows; Enable seamless onboarding of new entities into the AP model; Evolve the function towards a potential shared services center; Build and lead high-performing global AP teams; Strengthen digital, analytical, and process capabilities within the function; Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven leadership experience in global AP or P2P operations, A track record in transforming finance operations at scale, Experience with ERP and P2P platforms, The ability to operate at the intersection of finance, procurement, and technology, change leadership and stakeholder management skills, A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style combined with strategic thinking
What You'll Do.
Lead the global AP transformation
Define and execute the AP target operating model
Lead the restructuring and standardization of AP processes globally
Contribute to the broader transformation of finance and accounting
Direct the AP team's contribution to P2P integration
Act as a key leader in the rollout of the new P2P platform
Ensure alignment between the Procurement and AP teams
Improve invoice quality
purchase order compliance
and process efficiency
Lead automation and digital enablement
Implement AP automation and invoice processing solutions
Reduce manual intervention and increase straight-through processing
Establish a data-driven
technology-enabled AP function
Shape payment and treasury integration
Partner with the Treasury team to implement the new treasury management system
Manage global payment processes
Ensure visibility and control over global cash outflows
Build a scalable global operating model
Establish global governance
and service delivery standards
Enable seamless onboarding of new entities into the AP model
Evolve the function towards a potential shared services center
Develop organization and leadership capability
Build and lead high-performing global AP teams
and process capabilities within the function
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Aligning the Accounting, Procurement, and Treasury teams; Ensure alignment between the Procurement and AP teams; Partner with the Treasury team
Communication Scope
stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Lead the global AP transformation, Define and execute the AP target operating model, Lead the restructuring and standardization of AP processes globally, Lead automation and digital enablement, Implement AP automation and invoice processing solutions, Shape payment and treasury integration, Build a scalable global operating model, Establish global governance, KPIs, and service delivery standards, Enable seamless onboarding of new entities into the AP model, Develop organization and leadership capability, Build and lead high-performing global AP teams
Full Job Description
At JetBrains, we build developer tools used by more than 15 million developers worldwide – from people writing their first “Hello, World!” to teams at startups and enterprises running mission-critical systems. Our mission is simple: make teams more productive and bring more joy to software development. We are looking for a Global Head of Accounts Payable to lead the transformation of our global accounts payable (AP) function and shape a scalable, future-ready finance operations model. This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end ownership of the AP function, positioned at the core of our finance transformation. The role goes beyond operational excellence. It is about redesigning how AP operates globally, driving automation, and building a function that can support JetBrains’ continued growth. You will play a central role in aligning the Accounting, Procurement, and Treasury teams to ensure an efficient and integrated procure-to-pay (P2P) ecosystem. Key responsibilities Lead the global AP transformation Define and execute the AP target operating model. Lead the restructuring and standardization of AP processes globally. Contribute to the broader transformation of finance and accounting in the company. Direct the AP team's contribution to P2P integration Act as a key leader in the rollout of the new P2P platform. Ensure strong alignment between the Procurement and AP teams. Improve invoice quality, purchase order compliance, and process efficiency. Lead automation and digital enablement Implement AP automation and invoice processing solutions. Reduce manual intervention and increase straight-through processing. Establish a data-driven, technology-enabled AP function. Shape payment and treasury integration Partner with the Treasury team to implement the new treasury management system. Manage global payment processes, controls, and workflows. Ensure visibility and control over global cash outflows. Build a scalable global operating model Establish global governance,
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