Director Accounts Payable

The Director of Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations is responsible for leading a large‑scale payables function within a complex, high‑volume business environment. This role oversees end‑to‑end AP operations, including process governance, controls, systems oversight, and cross‑functional alignment across finance and operations teams. A key focus of the role is driving continuous improvement across the P2P lifecycle, with an emphasis on automation, process optimization, and the effective use of financial systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The leader in this role will also ensure a strong internal control environment aligned with public company standards. Key Responsibilities AP Operations & Leadership Lead end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and P2P operations in partnership with Finance and business stakeholders Manage and develop a mid‑to‑large sized AP team, ensuring clear accountability and strong performance standards Oversee high‑volume invoice processing and payment operations within a complex, fast‑paced environment Continuously improve AP policies, workflows, and operating models to support business growth and efficiency Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor management activities People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement Coach and develop AP team members, strengthening capability across transactional and exception‑based work Partner with Procurement, Operations, IT, and Finance to ensure alignment across the end‑to‑end P2P process Serve as a key escalation point for operational and process‑related issues Automation & Process Improvement Drive automation and digitization initiatives across the P2P lifecycle, including invoice processing and workflow optimization Support adoption of emerging technologies such as AI‑enabled tools and intelligent document processing Improve system efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints through process redesign and optimization Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, accuracy, and operational efficiency Expense & Compliance Oversight Oversee corporate card and expense management programs, including policy development and governance Design and enforce travel and expense policies aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements Strengthen controls to ensure compliance and reduce risk across spend processes Controls, Reporting & Systems Maintain a strong internal control environment across AP and related processes Support audit readiness and coordination with internal and external auditors Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to monitor performance and operational KPIs Support reporting and analysis to improve visibility into AP performance and trends Accounting & Month-End Support Ensure accuracy of AP-related accounting entries and reconciliations Support month‑end close activities, including accruals and adjustments as needed Partner with finance teams to ensure data integrity between upstream processes and the general ledger Support timely and accurate financial reporting Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or shared services operations Experience leading teams in a high‑volume, complex environment Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls (including SOX in public environments preferred) Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives Familiarity with modern ERP and financial systems Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Addison Group