AP Global Solution Lead (Medius Implementation)

Overview

The AP Global Solution Lead (Medius Implementation) plays a key role in deploying, optimizing, and supporting Medius Accounts Payable automation and its integration with the organization’s ERP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. This role bridges Finance, Procurement, and IT to ensure a smooth transition from legacy AP practices to a controlled, efficient, and scalable invoice-to-pay process. The ideal candidate combines strong AP functional knowledge with a solid systems background, including requirements definition, configuration support, workflow design, testing/UAT, data readiness, training, and post go-live hyper-care.

Key Responsibilities:

System Implementation & Configuration

• Lead end-to-end Medius implementation activities, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration support, testing/UAT, cutover, go-live, and hyper-care.

• Partner with AP, Procurement, Receiving, Treasury, IT, and Medius/vendor resources to translate business needs into Medius process design and system functionality.

• Support configuration of Medius invoice capture/intake, coding rules, approval workflows, roles/permissions, tolerances, exception routing, and audit/controls requirements.

• Coordinate data readiness and migration activities, including vendor master cleanup, master-data mapping, and validation to ensure accurate processing in Medius and the ERP.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Map current-state AP/P2P processes and identify automation opportunities (invoice intake, PO/non-PO routing, matching, approvals, exceptions, and payments) enabled by Medius.

• Define and implement best practices and controls for 2-way/3-way match, invoice coding, delegation/approval governance, and exception management to improve cycle time and compliance.

• Develop and maintain SOPs, process flows, and control documentation for Medius-enabled AP operations, including month-end support considerations.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Create and execute test scripts for Medius and ERP integration, including invoice capture, PO/non-PO processing, coding, matching, approvals, exceptions, and payment handoff.

• Log, triage, and help resolve defects by partnering with IT and Medius/vendor resources; validate fixes, document root causes, and confirm control impacts.

Training & Change Management

• Develop Medius training materials, job aids, and process documentation for AP processors, approvers, and business users (including exception handling and policy reminders).

• Conduct end-user training and support go-live readiness (user provisioning, communications, and readiness checklists) to drive adoption.

• Partner with stakeholders to manage change impacts, reinforce standard work, and ensure the Medius-enabled process is embedded in daily operations.

Post‑Implementation Support

• Provide hyper-care support immediately after Medius go-live, including intake/prioritization of issues and coordination of timely resolution.

• Monitor operational metrics and user feedback (exception volumes, approval aging, rework drivers) and recommend workflow/rule adjustments to improve throughput and controls.

• Serve as functional SME for Medius questions, enhancements, access/role changes, and troubleshooting; coordinate releases/regression testing as needed.

 

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is typically required.

• 3-5+ years in AP, with a deep understanding of invoicing, tax, GL coding, and 3-way matching.

• Experience implementing or supporting AP automation solutions (Medius preferred) and/or ERP AP modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Workday).

• Ability to manage implementation timelines and coordinate with IT and Procurement teams.

• Proven ability to translate AP/P2P business requirements into system-ready configurations, workflows, rules, and testable acceptance criteria.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues across process, data, and system configuration/integration points.

• Hands-on experience with data readiness/migration support, testing (unit/integration/UAT), and process documentation/training materials.

Preferred

• Familiarity with implementation methodologies (Agile/Waterfall), including cutover planning and hyper-care support models.

• Knowledge of Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes.

• Experience with AP automation capabilities such as invoice capture/OCR, e-invoicing, supplier portals, and 2-way/3-way match automation (Medius experience a strong plus).

• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills; ability to interpret AP metrics and support reporting for continuous improvement.

 

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders; comfortable translating between business users and technical teams.

• Comfort with fast‑paced, evolving environments.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

 

*Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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