Accounts Payable Director

Accounts Payable Director CMTA, a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.
Position Overview:
CMTA is hiring an Accounts Payable (AP) Director who will lead all AP operations across a portfolio of Legence Design and Engineering companies, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant disbursements at scale. This role owns end-to-end AP strategy and execution, including shared services leadership, vendor lifecycle management, cash disbursement controls, systems optimization, and continuous improvement. The ideal leader brings deep AP expertise, multi-entity consolidations experience, strong internal control orientation, and a track record of building high-performing teams and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead AP operations across multiple companies/entities, ensuring standardized policies and controls while accommodating entity-specific requirements
Design and manage a centralized/shared services AP function, including invoice capture, 2- and 3-way match, exception handling, payment runs, and month-end close
Oversee full vendor lifecycle: onboarding, due diligence, W-9/W-8 collection, TIN verification, payment terms, credit memos, and offboarding
Own AP policy framework and internal controls, including approval matrices, segregation of duties, SOX/ICFR compliance, and audit readiness
Manage disbursement strategies and payment methods (ACH, wire, check) optimizing for cash flow, discounts, rebates, and fees
Establish and monitor KPIs, and dashboards (e.g., days to approve, % touchless invoices, on-time payments, discount capture, duplicate rate, aged GR/IR)
Drive AP systems roadmap: evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP/AP automation tools (supplier portals, e-invoicing, payments)
Coordinate with Tax and Compliance on 1099's, escheatment, and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions
Lead month- and quarter-end close activities: accruals, reconciliations, AP aging reviews, intercompany settlements, and reporting
Oversee intercompany payables and cross-entity allocations; ensure proper documentation, eliminations, and transfer pricing considerations
Build and mentor a high-performing team across locations; define org structure, capacity planning, workforce management, and career development
Manage vendor communications and issue resolution; elevate supplier experience and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners
Serve as primary AP contact for internal/external audits; ensure timely evidence, remediation, and continuous control improvements
Develop and manage AP budgets and forecasts; track cost-to-pay and drive efficiencies through automation and process redesign
Champion change management and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), reducing cycle time and increasing first-pass yield
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive AP experience, including 5+ years leading multi-entity or shared-services AP teams
Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and AP best practices; SOX/ICFR experience preferred
Hands-on ERP expertise (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and AP automation platforms (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Kyriba, Basware, Stampli)
Proven success implementing AP transformations: OCR/e-invoicing, workflow automation, supplier portals, and payment optimization
Strong data/analytics orientation; advanced Excel and familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence across Finance, Procurement, and Operations
Demonstrated ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments with multiple legal entities and complex approval structures