Tiffany & Co. Accounts Payable Lead
Tiffany & Co. in Munich seeks an Accounts Payable Lead to manage AP operations and lead the Northern Europe AP team.
Overview
Tiffany & Co. is an iconic luxury jewellery and lifestyle brand renowned for its craftsmanship, design and signature Blue Box. As part of the LVMH group, Tiffany combines a storied heritage with the resources of the world’s leading luxury conglomerate, offering international career pathways and structured development within a high-standard retail and corporate environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team for the Northern Europe cluster, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Manage the end-to-end invoice lifecycle: receipt, verification, posting to the accounting system and scheduling of payments in line with company policies.
- Supervise matching of invoices to purchase orders and ensure authorized approvals are obtained prior to payment execution.
- Drive reconciliation of vendor statements, investigate discrepancies and ensure resolution to maintain vendor relationships and ledger accuracy.
- Maintain meticulous accounting documentation, vendor files and master data records to support audit readiness and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyse AP aging and other reports; contribute insight and action plans to the month-end closing process.
- Coach, mentor and develop AP team members, delivering training and performance feedback to enhance team capability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (procurement, treasury, local offices) to streamline workflows and resolve AP-related issues.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training as Steuerfachangestellte or certified Buchhalter (IHK), or a degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of sales tax law, travel expense regulations, invoice verification procedures, master data maintenance and payment systems.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in coaching, performance management and team development.
- Highly structured, detail-oriented approach with strong accuracy and reliability.
- Proactive problem-solver able to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions.
- Fluent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
Extensive accounts payable experience is required: typically 5+ years in AP functions with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role responsible for daily operations and staff development.
Education
Vocational qualification as Steuerfachangestellte or Buchhalter (IHK), or a degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Cerulean lists 93 open roles in Munich, including 3 posted recently. The broader Bavaria area accounts for 113 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Germany as a whole, Cerulean currently features 375 open positions, with 11 posted this week.
Benefits
Training and development opportunities within LVMH; retirement plan and life insurance; attractive employee discounts; welcome & onboarding training; EGYM WellPass.
Culture
Tiffany & Co. cultivates a polished, service-driven workplace rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and heritage. As part of LVMH, the brand emphasizes continuous learning, high standards of customer experience and a commitment to sustainability, offering international exposure and structured professional development.
About Cerulean
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