Director Accounts Payable

The Director of Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations is responsible for leading a large‑scale payables function within a complex, high‑volume business environment. This role oversees end‑to‑end AP operations, including process governance, controls, systems oversight, and cross‑functional alignment across finance and operations teams.
A key focus of the role is driving continuous improvement across the P2P lifecycle, with an emphasis on automation, process optimization, and the effective use of financial systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The leader in this role will also ensure a strong internal control environment aligned with public company standards.
Key Responsibilities

AP Operations & Leadership

Lead end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and P2P operations in partnership with Finance and business stakeholders
Manage and develop a mid‑to‑large sized AP team, ensuring clear accountability and strong performance standards
Oversee high‑volume invoice processing and payment operations within a complex, fast‑paced environment
Continuously improve AP policies, workflows, and operating models to support business growth and efficiency
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management activities
People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Coach and develop AP team members, strengthening capability across transactional and exception‑based work
Partner with Procurement, Operations, IT, and Finance to ensure alignment across the end‑to‑end P2P process
Serve as a key escalation point for operational and process‑related issues
Automation & Process Improvement

Drive automation and digitization initiatives across the P2P lifecycle, including invoice processing and workflow optimization
Support adoption of emerging technologies such as AI‑enabled tools and intelligent document processing
Improve system efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints through process redesign and optimization
Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, accuracy, and operational efficiency
Expense & Compliance Oversight

Oversee corporate card and expense management programs, including policy development and governance
Design and enforce travel and expense policies aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements
Strengthen controls to ensure compliance and reduce risk across spend processes
Controls, Reporting & Systems

Maintain a strong internal control environment across AP and related processes
Support audit readiness and coordination with internal and external auditors
Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to monitor performance and operational KPIs
Support reporting and analysis to improve visibility into AP performance and trends
Accounting & Month-End Support

Ensure accuracy of AP-related accounting entries and reconciliations
Support month‑end close activities, including accruals and adjustments as needed
Partner with finance teams to ensure data integrity between upstream processes and the general ledger
Support timely and accurate financial reporting
Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or shared services operations
Experience leading teams in a high‑volume, complex environment
Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls (including SOX in public environments preferred)
Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
Familiarity with modern ERP and financial systems
Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

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