Director, Accounts Payable As the POST NUMBER: 456905
As the Director of Accounts Payable, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our financial processes. You will lead a team of AP professionals, overseeing all aspects of accounts payable, from invoice processing to vendor payments. Your expertise in AP best practices, coupled with your strong leadership skills, will be essential in driving operational excellence and financial accuracy.
What You'll Do:
? Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Accounts Payable (AP) function, aligned with overall business goals.
? Lead and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering a culture of efficiency and accuracy.
? Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
? Oversee the implementation and optimization of AP systems and technologies.
? Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with SOX and accounting standards.
? Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely payments and resolve disputes.
? Develop and provide insightful reports and analysis on AP performance metrics.
? Collaborate with other departments, such as Finance and Operations, to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
? Collaborate with internal audit teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
? Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain strong internal controls.
What You Need to Be Successful:
? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
? 10 years of experience in accounts payable operations, including process improvement and system implementation, and 2-4 years of progressive leadership experience.
? Proven ability to recruit, build, lead and develop a high-performing team.
? Proficiency in ERP systems and other accounting software.
? Ability to identify and resolve complex AP issues.
? Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
? Strong analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
? Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
? Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
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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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.