Director of Accounts Payable

Director of Accounts Payable

Dallas, TX | Hybrid

Professional Alternatives, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in accounting, finance, and consulting talent, has partnered once again with one of our top long-term clients to identify a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable. This organization is a true industry leader with a strong culture and a proven track record of developing talent—we've placed multiple professionals here who have gone on to grow and advance their careers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, bring a strategic approach to Accounts Payable leadership, modernize processes, and step into a highly visible role with significant upside.

• Provide strong leadership and a strategic approach to transforming the Accounts Payable function

• Serve as a key member of the accounting leadership team, reporting directly to the Controller

• Lead, mentor, and oversee AP disbursement and issue-resolution processes

• Partner cross-functionally to align on resolution strategies and broader business objectives

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through proactive communication and timely resolution

• Drive process improvements, scalability initiatives, and support special projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role

• Inventory-related AP experience required

• Manufacturing, distribution, or retail background strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of inventory management and costing principles

• Demonstrated ability to apply a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to process improvement and change management

• Prior leadership of local and remote/offshore teams highly preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

This client promotes from within, and this is a highly visible role with a clear path to increased responsibility. The company offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation (base + bonus), comprehensive benefits, and a positive, people-focused culture.

Interviews are underway—don't miss this opportunity.