About the Position

Lead Accounts Payable (all genders)

Hamburg, Dresden, Berlin

Finance & Controlling

Immediately

Mid/Senior Level

Full Time

Permanent

The Lead Accounts Payable (all genders) oversees Accounts Payable operations, vendor master data governance, expense management, and audit readiness. In this role, you will lead a team of five, set priorities, monitor performance, and ensure efficient, compliant, and well-controlled execution across all AP processes.

This position is based at our headquarters in Hamburg or in our offices in Berlin or Dresden.

Your First 6 Months

Month 1 to 3

You will immerse yourself in our Accounts Payable organization, gaining a deep understanding of our processes, systems, and controls across invoice processing, vendor master data, payments, and expense management. You’ll get to know your team, establish clear priorities, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

You will also build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Treasury, HR, IT, and Legal & Compliance while familiarizing yourself with our governance framework and audit requirements.

Month 4 to 6

By now, you will confidently lead the Accounts Payable function. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, drive system enhancements and process improvements, and establish clear ownership across the team.

You’ll act as a key contact for audits while introducing meaningful KPIs and scalable ways of working that support high-quality execution across Accounts Payable.

Your Role

Lead the Accounts Payable function while working closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, vendor master data, expense management, and corporate card programs.
Lead and develop the team, strengthen governance and controls, ensure audit readiness, and act as the key contact for internal and external audits.
Drive automation, system enhancements, and continuous process improvements while translating Finance priorities into scalable AP operations.
Through clear ownership, meaningful KPIs, and strong collaboration across the business, ensure efficient, compliant, and well-controlled execution.

What Makes You Successful?

Commercial apprenticeship, an advanced Finance or Accounting qualification, a Bachelor’s degree, or a comparable qualification.
At least 7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Shared Services, or Finance Operations.
Relevant leadership experience, ensuring high-quality execution.
Strong knowledge in Accounts Payable operations, vendor data governance, controls, payment processes, and expense platforms such as Payhawk.
Combine operational excellence with strong governance and controls while driving alignment across Accounts Payable, vendor data, and expense management.
Proactively identify and remediate control gaps. Through meaningful KPIs, clear ownership, and well-defined escalation routines, create transparency and enable your team to perform at its best.

About the Company

With a global presence in over 190 countries and more than 400 employees, ParshipMeet Group is one of the five leading international Dating and Video providers. Our diversified portfolio consists of eight apps supporting millions of users every day in their search for like-minded people, an exciting date, or a long-term relationship. True to the motto: Meet – Date – Fall in Love.

We Offer

Flexible working style
Part-time opportunities
Central office
Subsidized transportation
Training & Development plans
Food and soft drinks
Health benefits
Retirement plans
Shopping discounts
Volunteer opportunities
Legendary parties
Team Building Events

How to Apply

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Lead Accounts Payable (all genders)

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