Director of Accounts Payable

Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments

Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence

Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations

Drive Digital Transformation & Process Innovation

Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies

Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery

Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities

Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort

Strengthen Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes

Ensure appropriate access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data

Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices

Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements

Lead High-Performing Teams & Culture

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values

Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement

Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness

Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals

Deliver Strategic Insights & Operational Excellence

Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders

Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements

Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives

Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability

Strengthen Enterprise Collaboration

Serve as a cross-functional leader across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance

Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective service delivery

Communicate clearly and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization

Support Accreditation & Regulatory Excellence

Ensure departmental readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements

Maintain policies and procedures aligned with current regulations and industry best practices

Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required

Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred

Required Experience

7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions

5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred Experience

Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments

Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud

Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred

Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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