Director of AP

Director of Accounts Payable
Chicago, IL
Salary: $140K-$150K
4 days IN

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Our client is a long-standing, stable organization offering a newly created, highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO

• Opportunity to build, restructure, and transform the Accounts Payable function across a large, complex organization

• High-impact position with ownership over domestic and offshore AP operations

• Strong leadership visibility and direct influence on process improvement, KPIs, and operational strategy

• Mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture

• Hybrid schedule - onsite 3 days/week

• Excellent compensation package, strong benefits, and Flex PTO

• Fast-paced environment with significant career growth potential

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Accounts Payable:

• Lead all day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, reconciliations, and vendor management

• Oversee large distributed AP teams, including offshore resources and outsourced vendors

• Establish KPIs, optimize workflows, and drive strategic process improvements

• Manage month-end AP close and ensure accurate account reconciliations

• Partner with leadership to manage cash flow and improve operational efficiencies

• Serve as the primary escalation point for internal and external AP issues

• Develop team structure, performance standards, and long-term departmental strategy

• Lead AP-related systems, process transformation, and special projects

Qualifications for the Director of Accounts Payable:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable leadership experience

• Experience leading large, geographically distributed and/or offshore teams

• Strong background in process improvement, system implementation, or organizational transformation

• Retail or high-volume transactional environment experience preferred

• Proven ability to lead through change and rebuild processes

• Strong communication, project management, and executive presence

• Hands-on leader with strategic vision

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