Director Accounts Payable

Our clients in the Tampa Bay area are often looking for Director level AP Candidates to lead and/or develop an AP team through continued expansion and centralization. If this sounds up your alley, I would love to connect with you! The typical responsibilities and requirements for these roles are below.
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals across daily operations and longer-term growth
Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance throughout
Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and AP-related transactions across the function
Manage vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with professionalism and efficiency
Maintain active vendor relationships through direct phone and email communication as needed
Monitor AP workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency
Support month-end close activities including account reconciliations and departmental reporting
Navigate and manage AP activity across multiple systems simultaneously with accuracy and confidence
Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, purchasing, and operations teams on shared priorities
Support standardization of AP processes across multiple locations as centralization continues
Track team performance metrics and ensure service levels are consistently met
Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as requested
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of AP leadership and supervisory experience required
Proven track record of managing, developing, and holding accountable an AP team
High-volume AP environment experience strongly preferred
Manufacturing, construction, distribution, or product-based industry background a meaningful plus
Proficient in Excel — pivot tables and VLOOKUPs required; aptitude to expand skillset valued
Comfortable navigating multiple systems simultaneously; system savvy with ability to learn proprietary platforms
Strong vendor communication skills — phone and email interaction is a consistent part of this role
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy across reconciliations and transaction review
Collaborative and organized with strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities
At Taylor White, we specialize in Accounting & Finance roles in Tampa Bay. Our industry knowledge, combined with our extensive recruiting experience, means we not only know what you're looking for — we know how to find it. For more information, please visit us at www.taylorwhite.com.

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