Director of Accounts Payable

Lead Modern Disbursement Operations

Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments

Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence

Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations

Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies

Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery

Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities

Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort

Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes

Ensure appropriate access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data

Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices

Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values

Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement

Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness

Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals

Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders

Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements

Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives

Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability

Serve as a cross-functional leader across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance

Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective service delivery

Communicate clearly and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization

Ensure departmental readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements

Maintain policies and procedures aligned with current regulations and industry best practices

Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required
• Master's degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions
• 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud
• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research;
Texas Children ' s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births;
Texas Children ' s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston;
Texas Children ' s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ' s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ' s Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children;
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