Director Of Accounts Payable

Aston Carter

$150K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • 7+ years leading the full A/P process in a billion+ revenue company
  • 7+ years managing a team of 10 A/P members or more
  • 7+ years managing vendor master data
  • Proficient in a large ERP
  • Excel skills including creating PT and Vlookups

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations of the centralized Accounts Payable function
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the AP team
  • Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures
  • Drive process improvements and cash flow optimization
  • Oversee Workday ERP, including upgrades and training
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on vendor governance
  • Ensure compliance with tax reporting and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan options
Full Job Description
Description
This Accounts Payable Director is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a centralized Accounts Payable function, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management to the AP team while ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices and disbursements. The role develops and maintains internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to company guidelines and regulatory requirements, while driving process improvements and cash flow optimization through effective payment strategies and vendor discount programs. The Director oversees Workday ERP and related systems, leading upgrades, testing, training, troubleshooting, and reporting activities for internal and external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include partnering with Legal and Compliance teams on contract and vendor governance, co-leading Procure-to-Pay initiatives, managing vendor master data, overseeing tax reporting and 1099 compliance, and ensuring compliance with unclaimed property, withholding, and other regulatory requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
  • 7+ years of experience leading the full A/P process within a company with over one billion in revenue
  • 7+ years of experience managing a team of 10 A/P members or greater
  • 7+ years of experience managing vendor master data
  • Proficient within a large ERP
  • Able to create PT and Vlookups in Excel

Experience Level
Management Level Position
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $165000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bethlehem,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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