Accounts Payable Director

Overview

• Lead accounts payable operations in a dynamic, high-growth organization with multiple locations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee a high-performing AP team, providing mentorship, training, and performance management support.
• Enhance AP processes to improve invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management accuracy.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyze AP reports to support strategic financial decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to controls.
• Optimize AP systems for accuracy, operational efficiency, and process integrity.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including system upgrades and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise and mentor the AP team, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Design and implement efficient AP procedures to streamline operations and enhance accuracy.
• Develop and maintain positive vendor relationships to ensure smooth payment processes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Generate and review detailed AP reports, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support audit activities by maintaining accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Manage AP systems, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Lead special projects, including system implementations and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AP operations with organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in high-volume organizations with multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of AP systems, compliance standards, and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentorship.
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Experience with audit coordination and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Strong communication skills for vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in AP systems and tools to ensure operational efficiency.