Accounts Payable and T&E Sr Team Lead

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Heredia, Ulloa, Lagunilla, CRI
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and coach an AP, P2P, and T&E operations team to meet SLAs and controls. Serve as escalation for complex invoice and expense issues, monitor performance metrics, manage workload and resources, train staff, partner with stakeholders/vendors, and drive process improvements and system enhancements.
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Team Overview

The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Travel & Expense (T&E) team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial operations across supplier invoice processing and employee expense reimbursements. As part of Shared Services, the team partners with internal stakeholders, external vendors, AP and T&E leadership, and Global Process Owners to deliver service excellence, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end P2P process. This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and support a team responsible for Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Travel & Expense (T&E) processing to achieve operational and performance goals. 

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP and T&E issues, exceptions, invoice discrepancies, vendor statement matters, and expense reimbursement questions. 

  • Ensure invoices, vendor statements, expense reports, and related accounting documents are processed accurately and within established service-level agreements (SLAs). 

  • Review team output to confirm quality, completeness, accuracy, policy compliance, and adherence to internal controls and governance standards. 

  • Manage workload prioritization and resource allocation to meet operational deadlines and changing business needs. 

  • Monitor daily operational performance, identify trends, and communicate key metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to management. 

  • Provide training, mentorship, and guidance on AP and T&E policies, procedures, tools, and best practices. 

  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, improve service delivery, and strengthen the customer experience. 

  • Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, control effectiveness, automation, and operational excellence. 

  • Support system enhancements, special projects, and strategic initiatives led by AP and T&E leadership and Global Process Owners. 


Required Knowledge And Experiences

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience that supports success in P2P and T&E operations. 

  • 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, with responsibility for accurate, compliant, and timely transaction processing. 

  • Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. 

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, AP policies, and governance standards, with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions. 

  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. 

Required Technical Skills 

  • Hands-on knowledge of ERP and financial systems used in AP, P2P, and T&E operations, including PeopleSoft, Coupa, and Concur. 

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to support reporting, data review, reconciliations, operational tracking, and analysis. 

  • Ability to analyze operational data, investigate discrepancies, and identify process improvement opportunities using reporting and analytical tools. 

  • Experience supporting process automation, system enhancements, system implementations, or business transformation initiatives. 

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in: 

  • Experience working in global or shared services environments. 

  • Knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate to support reporting, automation, and process optimization. 

  • Advanced English and Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. 

  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, productivity, and control effectiveness. 

What Success Looks Like 

  • Consistently delivers high-quality processing within SLA commitments. 

  • Maintains strong accuracy, compliance, and control discipline across AP, P2P, and T&E activities. 

  • Builds trusted partnerships with internal teams and external vendors. 

  • Develops team members through coaching, guidance, and clear performance expectations. 

  • Drives measurable improvements that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and customer satisfaction

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TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.


Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.


TransUnion Job Title


Sr Lead, Shared Services

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, AP policies, and governance standards
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on knowledge of ERP and financial systems used in AP/P2P/T&E, including PeopleSoft, Coupa, and Concur
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, reconciliations, tracking, and analysis
  • Ability to analyze operational data, investigate discrepancies, and identify process improvements using reporting and analytical tools
  • Experience supporting process automation, system enhancements, implementations, or business transformation initiatives
  • Experience working in global or shared services environments
  • Knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate for reporting and automation
  • Advanced English and Spanish communication skills, written and verbal
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives

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TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision is paired with HSA/FSA options and robust mental-health resources, including 24/7 support and therapy/EAP. Wellness programming and fitness discounts further reinforce the health offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of about 12 weeks with a gradual return, adoption and caregiver assistance, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and a dependent-care FSA provide meaningful family coverage. Company materials also reference child and adult care benefits and on-demand EAP access for employees and dependents.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible time off or PTO is complemented by paid volunteer time and 10 paid holidays plus two global wellness days. Some postings note “up to 12” holidays, reflecting role/location variability.

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HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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