Global Accounts Payable Manager

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs. 

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Global Accounts Payable Manager to join the Finance & Accounting Team. This position will independently oversee the end-to-end operations of the Accounts Payable function, including but not limited to invoice processing, payment runs, expense report management, and relevant tax reporting. A successful candidate will be the AP subject matter expert with the ability to partner with IT to implement relevant system enhancements, while ensuring that the department’s procedures are SOX compliant, that the Company’s finances are accurate, and that vendors are paid within established guidelines. This position will maintain a highly effective AP function that works well cross-functionally and prioritizes exceptional customer service from both an internal and external stakeholder perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the AP function, including overseeing weekly payment runs for our US and Swiss entities, corporate P-Card and T&E programs, and related tax reporting
• Collaborate with other departments, personnel, and vendors as needed to ensure all invoices are processed in an accurate, timely manner and in accordance with Company policies and controls
• Oversee the cash disbursement process, including review of the weekly payment runs, wire transaction activity, employee expense reimbursement, and ACH payment batches
• Collaborate closely with the Finance team and other internal business partners to ensure accurate coding of invoices and timely resolution of purchase order-related issues
• Provide excellent customer service to our internal and external partners, ensuring that research and resolution of any inquiries is completed in a timely and professional manner
• Manage the corporate P-Card and T&E programs, including ensuring compliance with policies, and timely monthly reconciliations and payments, plus collaboration with IT to oversee the SAP Concur platform
• Lead and continuously develop and train the AP team in all day-to-day activities and team projects
• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to AP procedures, applying best practices and partnering with IT on SAP Cloud enhancements
• Complete month-end tasks and reconciliations associated with the AP function
• Lead team efforts relative to internal and external SOX compliance testing, annual audits and quarterly financial reviews as they relate to the AP function
• Coordinate all mandated tax reporting on a timely basis (1099s and VAT filings)
• Other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced, global AP environment
• Minimum of 4-5 years prior experience as a supervisor with excellent managerial skills and the ability to effectively lead and direct others
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to proactively manage issue resolution
• Prior experience in a SOX compliant environment
• Ability to manage workload, and prioritize as necessary to meet deadlines while exhibiting a strong attention to detail and without sacrificing quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a wide array of stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Experience using SAP Cloud ERP system
• Experience using SAP Concur
• Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences industry

Ironwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $137,000K - $163,590K. The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience.  Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.