ABOUT THE POSITION:

This strategic leadership role combines vision and execution to drive scalable solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth. The position requires strong partnership with executive leadership, operations, procurement, IT, and finance teams to streamline processes, improve working capital, and lead organizational change. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading high-volume, multi-entity Accounts Payable organizations supporting 50+ locations, with a proven track record in business transformation, ERP implementations, process standardization, and operational excellence. Expertise includes Procure-to-Pay optimization, shared services, automation, internal controls, vendor management, KPI-driven performance, and building high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offermedical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.Come join our team!

• Manage in-office teams, 15+ staff primarily in two locations, and monitors workload to ensure effectiveness
• Ensure timely response and resolution to inquiries and payment disputes with vendor contacts and effectively handle issues AP staff is unable to resolve.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
• De-escalate situations involving frustrated vendors/customers/colleagues
• Ensure all AP entries are booked in the correct month prior to the close.
• Review accounting records on a regular basis for possible errors and/or internal control concerns. Make and/or recommend changes as appropriate.
• Perform periodic review of AP activity to prevent duplication of payments / invoices.
• Assist with month-end close, fiscal period close, and various audits (i.e., sales tax) as necessary.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Approve/maintain department goals
• Collaborate across business units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability, and value-added results.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of existing technology and systems to ensure applicability and usefulness of systems.
• Evaluate and implement new technology solutions in partnership with IT to enhance and improve effectiveness.
• Must maintain a strong focus on cross-functional teamwork with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and promote a positive customer service attitude internally and externally.
• Assist on special projects for the Finance Director, or other senior leadership, as requested
• Assure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
• Develop appropriate metrics to assess and understand individual and departmental performance customer (vendor) satisfaction, and other necessary information to continuously improve functional quality and proficiency

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business management or equivalent education and experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in finance or accounting role
• 5+ years of experience in a lead, supervisory or management role
• Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) or similar key role during ERP implantation, or other digital transformation project

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in designing new processes and integrating technology to provide services in finance, accounts payable, and customer relationship Management.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Perform well under pressure with multiple competing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and has working knowledge of other analytic applications
• Proficient understanding of Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash cycles
• Excels at building teams and developing talent