Senior Manager - Global Payments

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Global Payments to serve as a people and thought leader for our global accounts payable, payroll, and payments processes. This is a critical leadership role within Lime’s Finance team and will report to the Treasurer. As a leader, you will oversee teams based in Asia and collaborate with internal and external partners across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to shape an important part of the finance process within a high-growth organization.

We are a remote first company! For this role, we are targeting applications from individual who live in the Western United States - Pacific Standard Timezone.

This position will manage a large team in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support a growing team of shared services professionals, including the accounts payable (AP) and payroll teams based in Malaysia

• Provide strategic leadership on global payments, including understanding best-in-class processes and systems, making recommendations for improvements, and leading key projects that allow the company to scale

• Ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors and employees, including managing approval workflows and reviewing and approving outgoing payments

• Establish, monitor and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and other performance metrics, taking proactive steps to address any discrepancies or inefficiencies

• Provide support during internal and external audits and ensure compliance with tax and employment laws and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with procurement, legal, IT, and HR teams to enhance efficiency, resolve disputes, and integrate payroll with employee benefits programs.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and third-party payroll providers

About you

• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate across teams and international time zones, with an excitement for international travel for face-to-face meetings

• 7+ years of finance/accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing AP and/or payroll processes

• Experience with various financial software packages (e.g., NetSuite, ADP, Coupa, Anaplan) including Microsoft or Google office applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [email protected] for assistance. 

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