Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Opportunity Overview
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance and Accounting team. The Global Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the end‑to‑end accounts payable function across multiple regions and legal entities. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments for both the US and international entities, while driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across global AP operations.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting, this role is a critical member of the accounting operations team, with interaction with the Corporate Controller, International Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and many other operational stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties Lead and manage global accounts payable operations across multiple countries, currencies, and entities
Oversee vendor management, invoice processing and employee reimbursements
Ownership of global payment runs and AP mailbox
Lead the travel and expense reimbursement function, including policy oversight, system administration and optimization of Concur functionality.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, local statutory regulations, and company policies
Drive standardization of AP processes and controls across regions while balancing local regulatory needs
Manage and develop regional AP teams, including performance management, training, and career development
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor issues, payment discrepancies, and audit inquiries
Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to improve purchase‑to‑pay (P2P) efficiency and vendor experience, in newly implemented Coupa system
Own AP‑related month‑end and year‑end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
Lead AP participation in internal and external audits; ensure timely remediation of findings
Drive automation and process improvement initiatives (e.g., invoice capture, workflow tools, ERP enhancements)
Work with our international team to monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as invoice cycle time, payment accuracy, invoices processed, and aging
Support global ERP implementations, system upgrades, and integrations related to AP processes
Perform other responsibilities across the accounting department as needed.
Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in a public-company accounts payable group; Biotech/Pharmaceutical preferred
2+ years of people management experience, preferably managing geographically dispersed teams
Ability to drive continuous improvement to optimize processes and maintain a solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
Excellent attention to detail, project management and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance
Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation and operational scalability
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
Excellent and timely communication as well as stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global environment across time zones
Proficiency in Excel
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