Lead, develop, and mentor the AP team, promoting a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to service levels and quality standards
Build bench strength and ensure proper staffing levels to support business needs
Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance scalability
Drive automation initiatives (invoice capture, workflow tools, system integrations) to modernize the AP function
Ensure strong internal controls over disbursements, including fraud prevention and adherence to company policies
Maintain compliance with SOX (if applicable), audit requirements, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with operations and field leadership to improve invoice submission, approval timeliness, and issue resolution
Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor and internal inquiries, including sensitive or high-risk situations
Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive accountability
Ensure timely and accurate AP accruals and support month-end close requirements
Provide reporting and insights on AP metrics (aging, cycle times, exception trends, cash disbursements)
Support cash flow management by partnering with Treasury and Finance leadership

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting/AP experience, including leadership roles
Proven experience leading AP functions in a mid-to-large, multi-location organization
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and disbursement risk management
Experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

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Accounts Payable Director

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