Overview In this role you will lead the global AP team and advance automation within Procure-to-Pay at Alnylam. You will ensure timely, accurate AP processing across entities and uphold strong internal controls, SOX, and risk mitigation. You will partner with Procurement, IT, and Finance to drive P2P transformation and scalable processes. You will communicate clearly with stakeholders and develop the team to deliver excellent service. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge, MA, offering a opportunity to shape end-to-end AP in a fast-growing biotech environment.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, and vision
- life and disability insurance
- lifestyle reimbursement
- flexible spending and health savings accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off, wellness days, holidays, recharge breaks
Responsibilities- Lead and develop the AP team to deliver high-quality, timely processing across global entities
- Oversee daily Invoice to Pay activities including validation, exception handling, payments, and service requests
- Monitor KPIs and analytics to identify trends and drive efficiency and service improvements
- Collaborate with technical teams to expand automation and support ERP/P2P system initiatives
- Maintain internal controls and support SOX, fraud, and risk mitigation activities
- Partner with Procurement and other P2P stakeholders to ensure policy consistency
- Coordinate with Accounting, IT, Treasury, Audit, Operations, and Legal for end-to-end operations
- Manage month-end activities including accruals, reconciliations, and vendor aging
- Provide clear updates to stakeholders on operations and improvement efforts
- Support scalable AP processes as the business grows and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
Key requirements- 7+ years in AP or related finance roles, including 3+ years leading a global or multi-entity AP team
- Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes and multi-entity AP operations
- Experience using automation, analytics, and process improvement to enhance AP efficiency and controls
- Experience with enterprise financial systems and tools (SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, OpenText VIM preferred)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience supporting SOX, fraud mitigation, or other control-related activities within AP
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- clear communication
- relationship-building
- collaboration
- SAP S/4HANA
- Ariba
- OpenText VIM
