Director of Accounts Payable

Job description

Lead Modern Disbursement Operations
• 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