Director of Accounts Payable

Director of Accounts Payable Solana Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Tax law compliance support Business financial process improvement Financial close processing Master's degree in business administration Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Teamwork Internal controls CPA Accounts payable Operations management Automation Supplier management Financial reporting Bachelor's degree in finance Expense management Accounts payable experience (11-15 years) Regulatory compliance ERP systems Data reporting Compliance management implementation Finance 8 years Team development Hiring Invoice payment processing Key Performance Indicators Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Team management Managing accounting teams Mentoring Vendor relationship management Accounting and finance experience Vendor negotiation Scalability AI implementation Financial regulatory compliance Fraud prevention and detection Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Regulatory audits Financial audit management Training AI Cross-functional collaboration Month-end close Master of Business Administration Accrual accounting Leadership Data-driven decision making Accounting Communication skills Cross-functional communication Staff development Analytics Full Job Description Position Summary The Director of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable strategy, execution, controls, and operations across a multi-entity service platform. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reporting while providing strategic leadership, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Director of Accounts Payable partners closely with Finance and Operations to maintain liquidity discipline, support growth, enable efficient and accurate financial close processes, and deliver high-quality processing and reporting. This role is accountable for transforming the Accounts Payable function from a manual operation into an automated, control-driven, and analytics-enabled environment. The Director ensures that vendor obligations are paid accurately and on time, AP balances are clean and auditable, payment risk is minimized, and processes scale effectively with growth, acquisitions, and increasing transaction complexity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Lead and develop a high-performing AP team — Hire, train, mentor, and manage AP staff and leadership; establish performance standards, accountability, career development paths, and a culture of ownership, urgency, accuracy, and service excellence. Define and own the AP strategy, operating model, and automation roadmap — Own end-to-end AP strategy across all entities; prioritize standardization of processes, policies, approval matrices, controls, and vendor data to enable maximum automation and scalability. Oversee end-to-end AP operations with a focus on efficiency and controls — Manage high-volume invoice processing, payment disbursements, expense reimbursements, and vendor setup/maintenance; ensure strong segregation of duties, fraud prevention, payment controls, internal controls, and asset safeguarding while leveraging automation for accuracy and speed. Ensure regulatory compliance, tax accuracy, and audit readiness — Maintain compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and internal policies (including accurate 1099/W-9 handling, tax reporting, and documentation); lead AP-related audits, maintain proper records, and support month-end/year-end close processes (reconciliations, accruals) for timely and accurate financial reporting. Foster cross-functional collaboration and vendor relationship management — Partner with Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, improve upstream processes, support disciplined close cycles, and negotiate favorable payment terms; serve as executive owner for vendor issue resolution and strategic relationships. Report on AP performance and drive data-informed decisions — Develop, track, and present key AP metrics, KPIs, aging analysis, and automation impact reports to senior leadership to demonstrate value, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Key Metrics & Accountability

• AP aging accuracy and timeliness
• AP clearing and accrual accuracy
• On-time payment performance
• Capture of all available discounts and rebates
• Close-cycle efficiency
• Audit findings related to AP
• Fraud incidents or control breaches
• Cost per invoice and automation rates Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or finance, including leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central)
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to develop and mentor staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advance in AI adoption Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person