Director of Accounts Payable

Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments Maintain governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements Drive utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations Lead automation and workflow redesign for a touchless accounts payable environment Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting Establish and enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes Manage access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data Identify and mitigate fraud risks Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team Foster accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement Provide reporting and insights to leadership and stakeholders Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives Monitor performance metrics and drive improvement actions Collaborate across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance Ensure readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements Maintain policies and procedures aligned with regulations and industry best practices Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments preferred Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred CPA, CPP, APM, or related certification preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in overseeing accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading high-performing teams. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud, to drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting. Highest-signal resume keywords Accounts Payable Management ERP Systems Utilization Financial Compliance Leadership in Disbursement Operations Process Improvement Implementation Hard Skills Accounts Payable Financial Disbursements Data Integrity Management Process Automation Financial Analysis Soft Skills Team Leadership Collaboration Service Excellence Continuous Improvement Accountability Certifications & Qualifications CPA CPP APM Industry Keywords Healthcare Environment Regulatory Compliance Joint Commission Readiness Internal Controls Vendor Management Tools & Technologies ERP Systems Oracle Cloud Financial Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr