YOUR Why

We’re seeking a dynamic Director of AP to lead and inspire our client’s AP team while partnering with accounting leadership to drive strategic initiatives. This hands-on role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and integrity across all disbursement processes, leveraging data & key metrics to optimize efficiency. You’ll tackle AP challenges, support acquisitions and integrations, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting to deliver seamless procure-to-pay operations - all while shaping the future of our client’s accounting function.

How YOU Will Spend YOUR Days

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, & develop the Accounts Payable team to ensure high performance, accuracy, & adherence to deadlines.

• Oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, approval workflows, payments, & expense reimbursements.

• Foster a collaborative environment & build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders & external vendors.

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle to ensure timely & accurate processing of invoices & disbursements in compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, & regulatory requirements.

• Review & approve account coding, invoices, & payment batches to ensure accuracy & proper authorization.

• Oversee accrual processes, cutoff procedures, & reconciliations related to AP at month-end & year-end close.

• Provide timely & accurate AP dashboard metrics & reporting to support decision-making.

Accounting & Financial Integration

• Ensure that AP transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger & support the monthly, quarterly, & annual close processes.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure proper expense recognition, accruals, & financial reporting.

• Partner with Treasury on cash flow forecasting & payment timing strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion, leading configuration, troubleshooting, & optimization of AP modules to improve efficiency & accuracy.

• Identify opportunities to streamline & automate AP processes, implementing best practices & leveraging system capabilities.

• Collaborate with IT & Finance to ensure ERP/AP system integrity, data accuracy, & effective reporting.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls over disbursements to reduce risk of errors, fraud, & noncompliance.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, GAAP, IRS 1099 reporting requirements, & relevant PACE program regulations.

• Partner with Procurement, Internal Audit, & Compliance to strengthen processes & ensure alignment with regulatory & contractual obligations.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide strategic insights & data analytics to support broader accounting initiatives & organizational goals.

• Participate in acquisition & integration activities, ensuring smooth transition of AP processes & vendor setups.

• Lead or support cross-departmental projects to improve the procure-to-pay cycle & financial controls.

What YOU Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or Master’s degree is preferred.

• 10 years of progressive accounting & accounts payable experience, including 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Strong accounting background to support general ledger integration, financial reporting, internal controls, & process improvement.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion (including AP & GL modules) is required; this role will leverage the system to optimize workflows, reporting, & integration with the general ledger.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, GAAP, & accounting close processes.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes & integration with the general ledger.

• Proven ability to lead & develop teams in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, & drive strategic initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, & process improvement skills. High level of integrity, attention to detail, & commitment to accuracy & compliance.

• Experience in healthcare is a plus.

• Experience with acquisitions & integration of AP processes is a plus.

Location: Remote - based in Mountain time zone (preferably Colorado). Limited travel to the company’s headquarters or out-of-state centers for department & committee meetings is required.

Compensation: $125k - $130k per year

No third parties: no C2C or sponsorship available