Director Accounts Payable

Our large, multi entity client is looking for a Dir of A/P who will be Onsite in the North Shore area of town.

Requirements:

• Manages the Accounts Payable function including staff engaging in payment processing (check, ACH and wires), transaction validation with authority levels and coding, commissions and vendor relationship management.
• Lead the team (of
  5) in applying sound financial analysis and management, strong business acumen, and effective internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant transactional processing.
• Ensuring end-to-end efficiency, standardization, and alignment with business objectives across all regions. Continuously review and optimizes best practices.
• Help drive performance improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and the implementation of RPA and AI technologies to enhance AP operations.
• Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices including functional expenses and merchandise/product, including the 3-way match discrepancy process in partnership with Purchasing and Warehouse/Distribution leadership.
• Coordinates with accounting team members to provide required documentation and analysis for audits. Manages monthly closing of AP and posting of month-end information including capital expenditures and unrecorded invoice accruals.
• Manage the expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate credit card program in collaboration with accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience with 300M+ revenue.
• 3+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff.
• In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices.
• Strong knowledge of ERP applications (Required).
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications