Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

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). We are a tight-knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Nubank, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan. We are entering a new phase of growth following a strategic investment from Ant International, focused on rapidly expanding our partner footprint, strengthening our credit and underwriting capabilities, and scaling our operations across multiple markets.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Operations Analyst to oversee R2’s regional financial operations across Latin America, the Cayman and U.S. entities, and regulated vehicles such as the SOFOM in Mexico and the FIDC in Brazil. This role will manage and control cash movements, reconciliations, and payment flows, ensuring financial accuracy and operational integrity across all jurisdictions.

The position reports to the Treasury and Financial Operations Senior Lead and collaborates closely with Treasury, Accounting, Data, and Legal teams to manage reconciliations, automate processes, and strengthen governance across R2’s financial ecosystem.

Responsibilities: 

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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 a 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.
• English: basic to intermediate level required.
• Spanish or Portuguese: fluent level required.
• 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.