- Senior leadership role | Lead a team of 30+
- Strong AR focus | Lead process improvement and drive transformation
- $160,000 - $180,000 Package | Melbourne | Hybrid flexibility

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for a large multinational organisation with a multi-brand, multi-site operation across Australia and New Zealand.

You will lead a team of more than 30 people through AP and AR Managers, with support from an offshore processing team. Accounts Receivable is central to the role. The business has high-volume trade customers across several business units. You will be responsible for cash outcomes, service levels and controls, and you'll lead a program of process improvement and cultural change across the function.

This role would suit a hands-on finance operations leader who likes building capability in a team and changing how a function works.

The Challenge

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and developing a team of managers and team leaders across AP and AR, including offshore resources
- Owning end-to-end accounts receivable performance, including cash collection, aged debt and debtor management
- Overseeing the AP function to make sure suppliers are paid accurately, on time and with appropriate controls
- Leading the simplification, standardisation and automation of AP and AR processes
- Improving systems, reporting and controls across the function
- Driving culture change, and lifting engagement, accountability and service standards




- Building strong relationships with finance, commercial and operational stakeholders, as well as customers and suppliers

The Expertise To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
- Senior leadership experience across accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, including managing team leaders
- Strong accounts receivable exposure, ideally in a high-volume, multi-site environment
- A track record of leading transformation and process improvement
- Proven ability to drive culture change and bring a team through change
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with offshore or BPO teams would be highly regarded

The Next Step If this position will enhance your career and you'd like further details on the client, the role or remuneration, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on [0436 383 285](tel:0436 383 285). Alternatively, please apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:
- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controllers
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market. ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

📌 Head of Accounts Payable & Receivable - $180,000 Package (Melbourne)
🏢 ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting
📍 Melbourne