Director, Global Accounts Payable

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars – creativity, innovation, and efficiency – guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers.

The Challenge

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Global Accounts Payable to lead the global transformation and ongoing management of our AP operations. This role will be based in London and focus on centralizing and standardizing our accounts payable functions into a best‑in‑class, scalable model that supports global growth and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in AP leadership within large, complex, multinational organizations, and have experience using JD Edwards and other ERP systems and platforms to drive automation, compliance, and performance.

What You'll Take On

• Lead the design and execution of a global AP centralization initiative, consolidating regional operations into a standardized, unified framework.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global team, including management of remote or regional staff.
• Establish and maintain global AP policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance across regions within NA, EMEA, and APAC.
• Develop a shared services or center‑of‑excellence model where appropriate, aligned with overall finance transformation goals.
• Oversee global accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, and internal reporting.
• Analyze AP metrics (e.g., days payable outstanding, invoice cycle time, error rates) and continuously drive improvement through data and process optimization.
• Design and implement efficient and accurate month‑end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting as it relates to payables.
• Leverage JD Edwards, Scanman, and other programs to improve automation, accuracy, and visibility across AP processes.
• Partner with IT and Finance to roll out Scanman to local territories, optimize system configurations, implement new modules, and ensure data integrity.
• Evaluate and integrate AP automation tools or complementary technologies (e.g., OCR, e‑invoicing, workflow tools) into the JDE ecosystem.
• Ensure compliance with global tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT, sales/use tax, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Own internal controls over AP processes and support internal/external audit requirements.
• Reduce risk through consistent application of payment terms, vendor vetting, and segregation of duties.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Legal to support broader finance and operational goals.
• Serve as administrator for travel and expense cards.
• Partner with Procurement team on management of Concur which includes enhancing reporting and monitoring of expenses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted adviser on AP matters to senior leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role leading global or multi‑regional teams.
• Extensive experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ideally in a large, complex, multi‑entity, multinational environment.
• Demonstrated success leading AP centralization and standardization initiatives, ideally in organizations with $1B+ in revenue or similar complexity.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory and tax compliance requirements (e.g., VAT, 1099, use tax, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead change, implement technology solutions, and drive operational efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across time zones and cultures.
• Experience in a shared services function or global business services (GBS) model.
• Experience with AP automation and digital transformation initiatives integrated into JDE.
• Experience with T&E systems, specifically Concur.

What We Offer You

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work.
• Growth. As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, to be inquisitive and collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow off steam and flex some creative muscles through onsite fitness classes and at onsite gyms, company parties, game release events, and regular social events.
• Benefits. Include, but aren’t limited to, private medical and dental insurance, virtual GP, a health cash plan for preventative medical costs, matching pension policy up to 4%, a workplace savings scheme for short‑term savings, £50 monthly fitness reimbursement, 24/7 mental wellbeing support, family building and menopause support, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, Cycle to Work scheme, 4x salary death in service insurance, 66% of salary income protection, charitable donation matching and volunteer leave, 26 days of annual leave, and enhanced family policies.
• Perks. Onsite Gym, an office bar, employee discount programs, free games and events, stocked pantries, and a dog friendly workplace.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its affiliates and group companies ("T2") is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.

This role requires you to come into our London office four days a week, Monday to Thursday.