Director, Accounts Payable

The Opportunity
The Director of Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership, governance, and executive oversight of the University’s accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and payment operations. This role is responsible for establishing institutional policies, internal controls, and operational standards to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of funds while safeguarding University assets.

This position reports to the Vice President and University Controller and leads the Accounts Payable function, including oversight of a team of 11, with indirect support to the University’s Prescott, AZ campus. The Director serves as the primary authority for complex or sensitive payment matters and partners with stakeholders across the University to drive financial stewardship, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and set the vision and direction for accounts payable operations

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and University policies

Oversee financial stewardship, including risk management, fraud prevention, and internal controls

Lead organizational planning, staffing strategy, and team development for accounts payable

Drive system enhancements, automation, and process improvements

Serve as the primary liaison for audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance matters

Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, IT, and other departments

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of the Accounts Payable team, including direct supervision of leadership staff

Lead workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning efforts

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Perks Await You at Embry‑Riddle!

Health Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs.

Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Generous Time Off: 18 days of personal leave in your first year. 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

5‑10 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance

Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a complex environment

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment

Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred) and process improvement initiatives

Accounts Payable certification preferred

Work Environment & Expectations

Typical office environment

Ability to work extended hours during peak periods or fiscal close

Occasional travel between campus locations

EEO Statement
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