Tom Hayes brings 26 years of experience in AP recovery, contract compliance, SUT/VAT, and international tax recovery, including engagements with Fortune 50 and FTSE-listed organizations. He worked directly within AP, finance, and vendor management functions across aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and technology, leading cross-border recovery teams and enterprise-scale client portfolios across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe.
With experience spanning both domestic and international recovery environments, Tom offers a practical, in-the-trenches perspective on AP recovery, contract risk, and cross-border execution. Known for root cause analysis and cross-functional alignment, he builds recovery programs that strengthen supplier relationships and consistently exceed recovery targets.
Areas of Expertise
- AP Recovery
- Contract Compliance
- SUT/VAT & International Tax Recovery
- Cross-Border Project Leadership
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Connecticut School of Business
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Fast Facts
- 26 years in AP Recovery, Contract Compliance, and SUT/VAT Recovery
- Managed 15-17 enterprise client portfolios simultaneously across the U.S., U.K., and Costa Rica
- Led a team of 12 analysts across two countries, consistently exceeding recovery targets
- Embedded within Fortune 50 and FTSE-listed organizations across aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and technology
- Warwick, England
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