Director of Accounts Payable Operations POST NUMBER: 452675
Job Title: Director, Accounts Payable Operations (Contract)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite: Tues–Thurs)
Compensation: $80–$85/hour
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Accounts Payable Operations to support a high-profile media and entertainment client during a critical period of system transition. This is a 6-month contract role with strong potential for extension. You will play a key role in ensuring the day-to-day success of global AP operations while the team focuses on a major SAP S/4HANA implementation. This is an individual contributor role with high visibility and cross-functional interaction across Finance, IT, Treasury, and Procurement.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Oversight & Operations
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Manage daily AP activities including invoice processing, vendor master data, disbursements, and aged items across onshore/offshore teams
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Lead governance of BPO providers through KPIs, SLAs, and escalation resolution
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Act as point of contact for critical AP escalations across business units, Treasury, IT, and senior leadership
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Develop, monitor, and report on key operational metrics (KPIs/CPIs)
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Identify and resolve inefficiencies through root cause analysis and long-term solutions
Process Improvement & Strategy
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Drive continuous improvement across AP functions and influence adoption of best practices
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Support ongoing standardization and operational transformation initiatives
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Partner with the Global Process Owner on optimization opportunities including automation and system enhancements
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Maintain an agile, data-informed approach to process change and decision-making
Compliance & Controls
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Ensure full compliance with SOX, audit requirements, and internal control frameworks
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Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and responsiveness
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Develop and enforce AP policies, procedures, and controls
Collaboration & Technology
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Work across global teams and time zones to align AP goals with broader financial strategies
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Partner with IT and other departments to resolve system issues and enhance process reliability
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Leverage systems such as SAP (S/4HANA), Excel, and other AP platforms for reporting and data analysis
Qualifications:
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8 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay operations within a large, global organization
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5 years of experience managing or leading global, cross-functional teams or processes
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Proven experience in process improvement, metrics-driven performance, and data analytics
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Hands-on experience with SAP (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and strong Excel skills
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus)
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Strong understanding of vendor management, payment processing, and internal controls
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Entertainment or media industry experience a plus
Key Attributes:
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Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and matrixed environment
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Executive presence and exceptional communication skills
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High attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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