The Opportunity with McKinstryWe are currently seeking a
Director, Accounting Operations to join our Accounting and Finance team in
Seattle, WA. This role leads governance, controls, compliance, and process integrity activities supporting Bill-to-Pay Operations. Serves as the primary subject matter expert for vendor master governance, banking controls, audit readiness, control monitoring, process documentation, and Accounts Payable (AP)-related testing activities. Partners with the Bill-to-Pay Operations leaders to maintain a strong control
environment, improve payment accuracy, reduce operational risk, and support scalable business processes Additional responsibilities include:
Vendor Master Governance & Banking Controls
- Own vendor onboarding, maintenance, and vendor master governance processes.
- Review and approve vendor master and banking changes in accordance with established controls and policies.
- Perform periodic vendor master reviews to identify duplicate vendors, inaccurate records, inactive vendors, and data integrity concerns.
- Partner with Treasury, Procurement, and AP Operations to maintain effective vendor and
- payment controls.
Controls, Monitoring & Risk Management
- Develop and maintain control monitoring processes across Bill-to-Pay operations.
- Monitor and report on duplicate payments, erroneous payments, control exceptions, and high-risk transactions.
- Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to address payment errors and control failures.
- Establish and maintain control metrics, exception reporting, and governance dashboards.
- Partner with AP Leads to strengthen internal controls, improve process discipline, and reduce operational risk.
Compliance, Audit & Governance
- Serve as the primary coordinator for AP-related internal and external audit activities.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting evidence for key controls.
- Track audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
- Support compliance with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and regulatory obligations.
SOP Ownership & Process Documentation
- Own Accounts Payable standard operating procedures, process maps, control narratives, and governance documentation.
- Ensure documentation remains current and aligned with operational and system changes.
- Promote process standardization, consistency, and adherence to documented procedures.
Product Testing & Business Readiness
- Support testing and validation activities for ERP enhancements, workflow changes, automation initiatives, and new technology solutions.
- Develop and execute test scenarios and document results.
- Validate control impacts associated with system and process changes.
- Support implementation readiness and stabilization activities.
Month-End Close Support
- Support AP-related control reviews during month-end close.
- Assist with accrual validation, compliance reviews, and close-related documentation requirements.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstryEducation & Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Internal Controls,
Audit, Compliance, or Shared Services.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and control monitoring activities.
- Experience operating independently and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct
authority.
Functional Expertise
- Strong understanding of vendor master governance, payment controls, banking controls, fraud prevention, and internal controls.
- Experience identifying and resolving duplicate payments, erroneous payments, and process control gaps.
- Knowledge of AP processes, month-end close activities, and financial controls.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Systems & Business Process Knowledge
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, system enhancements, testing, and process documentation.
- Experience developing SOPs, process maps, control narratives, and governance documentation.
- Experience with D365, Acumatica, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar ERP platforms preferred.
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and sound professional judgment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with minimal supervision.
- Serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for AP controls, governance, and compliance.
PeopleFirst BenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- "Building Good" paid community service time
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.The pay range for this position is $80,100 - $119,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
