Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Overview At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs’ potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank. R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing and buy now pay later for business customers). We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Nubank, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan, and Ualá. We are backed by world-class investors such as Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI-focused fund), COMETA, General Catalyst, Hi Ventures, Y Combinator, Femsa Ventures, Prosus, Endeavor Catalyst, among others. We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to lead R2’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process across Latin America. This role will manage the end-to-end AP cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice approvals, payment execution, and process governance. It will also oversee the external BPO performing daily AP operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and local regulations. This position reports to the Accounting Lead and is responsible for driving process improvements, automation, and control enhancements within R2’s regional finance operations. Responsibilities PROCURE-TO-PAY LEADERSHIP Lead the end-to-end P2P process, from vendor setup to final payment approval, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. Oversee vendor management, including onboarding, contract validation, and maintenance of supplier records. Review and validate invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, and proper authorization before processing. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices. BPO MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE Manage and oversee the BPO responsible for AP processing, including invoice registration, accruals, and payment execution. Establish clear service-level agreements (SLAs), monitor BPO performance, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in deliverables. Perform regular reconciliations and audits of BPO outputs to guarantee compliance with accounting policies and local tax requirements. Maintain strong collaboration between the BPO, Treasury, and Accounting teams. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & AUTOMATION Identify and implement automation opportunities within the P2P cycle to improve efficiency and accuracy. Develop and maintain standardized workflows, approval hierarchies, and internal control documentation. Support digitalization initiatives and rollout of finance tools across entities. CONTROLS, REPORTING & AUDIT SUPPORT Ensure adherence to internal control requirements and company policies. Support external and internal audits related to AP transactions and account reconciliations. Monitor and report key AP metrics, including aging, payment cycle time, and process efficiency. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Payable or P2P processes. Experience managing BPOs or shared service centers for AP operations is highly desirable. Hands-on knowledge of NetSuite, Bill.com, Workiva, or similar ERP/AP automation tools. Strong understanding of P2P controls, accruals, tax validation, and vendor compliance. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and stakeholder management skills. Full professional fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong plus. Previous experience in a high-growth fintech or startup environment is highly desirable. Proactive, analytical, and process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Location: São Paulo - Brazil, Buenos Aires - Argentina, Santiago - Chile and Bogotá - Colombia will also be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr