Director of Accounts Payable

Director of Accounts Payable – ICBD
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL HQ - In-Office  

About ICBD

ICBD is a robust single-family office focused on private investment and business development, supporting exceptional companies in healthcare, technology, and beyond.

We own and operate a growing portfolio of high-performance businesses united by a shared commitment to people, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. But we’re not just building businesses—we’re building a legacy of leadership, innovation, and purpose.

Joining ICBD means you'll be part of the team behind some of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare, technology, and business services. We are proudly self-funded, committed to sustainable growth, and led by visionary thought leaders—including our CEO and Founder, the 2024 Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Overall Award winner.

Our most visible success is ABA Centers, a revolutionary leader in autism care and diagnostics, ranked #5 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

The ICBD portfolio includes these dynamic organizations united by strategic vision, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence:

• ABA Centers – The leading provider of autism care in the U.S., with 13 regional brands and 70+ operating areas.
• GateHouse Treatment – A comprehensive network of substance use disorder programs that address the full spectrum of recovery needs from medical treatment to supportive housing and respite services. 
• Marquis MD – A concierge medicine concept redefining healthcare by prioritizing convenience, connection, and care powered by advanced technology.
• Exact Billing Solutions – Innovative revenue cycle management and advanced billing support systems for healthcare providers.
• Curative AI – A next-generation platform using AI to disrupt and transform the healthcare system by providing new solutions for revenue cycle management, scheduling, medical documentation, clinical and diagnostic support, and more.
• The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation – The philanthropic heart of ICBD, advancing programs that address autism care, food insecurity, homelessness, women’s empowerment, and underserved children.

Recognition & Awards

At ICBD, our commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative care has earned us recognition across industries. Our portfolio companies and leadership team have been honored with multiple awards, including:

• Inc. 5000 – 5th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America (2024).
• Financial Times – #1 on "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies."
• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall.
• South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies.
• Florida Trend Magazine's 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.
• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services.

About the Role  

The Director of Accounts Payable is an enterprise finance leader responsible for end-to-end AP strategy, execution, controls, and scalability across a complex, multi-entity healthcare services platform. This role owns vendor payables, payment execution, AP controls, expense governance, and working-capital optimization, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and discipline at scale.

The Director of Accounts Payable partners closely with Treasury, Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to maintain liquidity discipline, support growth, enable clean closes, and deliver investor-grade processes and reporting.

This role is accountable for transforming Accounts Payable from a transactional function into a best-in-class, control-driven, analytics-enabled operation. The Director of Accounts Payable ensures that all vendor obligations are paid accurately and on time, AP balances are clean and auditable, payment risk is minimized, and AP processes scale with growth, acquisitions, and increasing transaction complexity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Enterprise AP Leadership & Strategy

• Own enterprise-wide AP strategy, operating model, and roadmap across all entities.
• Standardize AP policies, procedures, approval matrices, and controls.
• Design a scalable AP organization capable of supporting rapid growth and M&A.
• Serve as executive owner of AP performance, risk, and compliance.

Transaction Execution & Controls

• Oversee all invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment execution (ACH, wire, check, virtual card).
• Ensure strong segregation of duties, payment controls, and fraud-prevention mechanisms.
• Own AP clearing accounts, accrual accuracy, and balance-sheet integrity.
• Partner with Accounting to support a disciplined, fast close process.

Vendor Management & Compliance

• Ensure accurate vendor setup, documentation, tax compliance (W-9s, 1099s), and contract alignment.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Legal to ensure payments align with executed agreements and pricing terms.
• Resolve escalated vendor disputes and payment issues.

Working Capital & Cash Discipline

• Partner with Treasury and FP&A to optimize payment timing, cash forecasting, and working capital.
• Drive discipline around payment terms, early-pay discounts, and disbursement prioritization.
• Provide AP insights to support liquidity planning and cash burn management.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Own AP system architecture and workflow design (ERP, OCR, invoice automation, approvals).
• Lead AP automation initiatives to reduce manual processing and error rates.
• Drive continuous improvement using metrics, root-cause analysis, and lean processes.

Reporting, Audit & Governance

• Deliver executive-level AP reporting, KPIs, and aging analytics.
• Serve as AP lead for audits, diligence requests, and internal control reviews.
• Ensure AP compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and audit expectations.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing AP leadership team.
• Establish clear performance standards, accountability, and career development paths.
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accuracy, and service orientation.

Key Metrics & Accountability

• AP aging accuracy and timeliness
• AP clearing and accrual accuracy
• On-time payment performance
• Close-cycle efficiency
• Audit findings related to AP
• Fraud incidents or control breaches
• Cost per invoice and automation rates

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• 12+ years of progressive AP, accounting, or finance operations experience.
• 5+ years in senior leadership managing large, multi-entity AP organizations.
• Experience in healthcare, multi-location services, or PE-backed environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success scaling AP in high-growth or acquisitive organizations.
• Deep expertise in AP operations, controls, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and balance-sheet management.
• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools (NetSuite preferred).
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High judgment, attention to detail, and risk awareness.
• Proven ability to drive change, standardization, and operational discipline.

Special Executive Benefits  

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match

At ICBD, we believe leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Be part of a team where your work drives lasting impact and your career reaches new heights. 

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