Director of Accounts Payable at our Corporate Headquarters in
Columbia, MO, and we're looking for someone who's ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.
The Director of Accounts Payable involves managing and optimizing the Accounts Payable cycle by identifying bottlenecks, enforcing compliance and internal controls, and implementing P2P process improvements and automation. Key responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, vendor/invoice resolution, and conducting financial reporting and metric analyses (e.g., DPO, cash) to deliver insights and support enterprise goals. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, process development experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities- Reporting to the Vice President of Distribution and Corporate Support with multiple key stakeholders across Branch Operations, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Business Analytics. Play an integral role in building a world-class enterprise process at a rapidly growing, nation-wide business.
- Supports leadership (by providing functional expertise, thought leadership, and hands on work ethic) in building an AP function that has world class policies, controls and procedures, and is automated, cost efficient, and scalable (able to incorporate current and future acquisitions).
- Continuously evaluates, develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures, and policies including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
- Understand the full AP cycle to quickly identify the source of bottlenecks, problems and drive issues to resolution including impact and risk assessments, status reporting, etc.
- Ensure AP operations comply with company policies, processes, procedures, internal controls, and Operational & Financial objectives.
- Partner with others to design and implement process and system updates in support of global initiatives.
- Work cross functionally to develop efficiencies and P2P process improvements, including automation.
- Provide problem and invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal company personnel with tact and diplomacy.
- Prepare analyses, schedules, and reporting related to key company metrics (DPO, cash)
- Develop meaningful business insights for management and identification of upstream process improvement opportunities.
- Other duties, as assigned
Perks & Benefits- Competitive compensation
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Generous PTO + paid holidays
- 401(k) + company match
- Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
- Company events and quarterly team activities
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year - give back to the community you call home
- Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities
Skills & Qualifications- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work cross-functionally across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with new process development, process improvement, and roll-out of company initiatives.
- Be analytical, curious, and possess the desire to understand the numbers, ensure accuracy, and be capable of identifying and interpreting key business trends.
- Prior public company, large enterprise, or public accounting experience is a plus
- Clear and concise business writer.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to change.
- Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Must be reliable to deliver on project assignments.
- High level of integrity, trust, and confidentiality required.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.
- At least 8 years of experience in management of key elements of an Accounts Payable process.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
