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Accounts Payable Supervisor

$85,000 - $110,000k

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first?   For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs.   We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.  

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time  positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.   If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor – EU Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the end-to-end AP function with a strong focus on European regulatory compliance. This role will lead a team responsible for invoice processing, vendor payments, and controls while ensuring adherence to EU VAT regulations, e-invoicing requirements, and payment standards. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cross-border AP operations, compliance, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, validation, approvals, and payment processing

• Ensure compliance with EU VAT rules, including proper tax treatment, documentation, and reporting

• Apply and monitor reverse-charge mechanisms for cross-border transactions

• Oversee compliance with country-specific and EU-wide e-invoicing regulations (e.g., PEPPOL, local mandates)

• Manage vendor payments through SEPA and other regional payment methods, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Ensure adherence to GDPR requirements in handling vendor data and financial information

• Monitor payment timelines and enforce compliance with the EU Late Payment Directive, minimizing penalties and maintaining vendor relationships

• Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and resolve escalations

• Perform AP reconciliations and support month-end close activities

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal controls

• Partner with Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on policies and compliance

• Train, mentor, and develop AP team members

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including supervisory experience

• Strong understanding of EU VAT, reverse-charge rules, and cross-border transactions

• Experience with EU e-invoicing frameworks (e.g., PEPPOL, local compliance requirements)

• Hands-on experience with SEPA payments and European banking processes

• Knowledge of GDPR as it relates to financial and vendor data handling

• Familiarity with the EU Late Payment Directive and its operational impact

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills