The Senior Director, Accounts Payable has responsibility for leading company-wide accounts payable functions, including the corporate office and shared service locations (domestic and international). The Senior Director participates as a key leader in additional centralization of accounts payable activities into shared services locations.

• Coordinate with the procurement department on electronic payment initiatives and expense reimbursement processes
• Coordinate with the information systems department on designing, building and testing system modifications or enhancements
• Oversee the processing and distribution of payments via paper checks
• Oversee vendor maintenance activities and 1099 preparation and filings
• Oversee the company’s accounts payable policies and training efforts and ensure compliance with authorization policies
• Oversee the company’s accounts payable help desk function
• Coordinate with the treasury department on cash flow management
• Oversee the company’s post-payment audit processes and unclaimed property reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of total experience in accounts payable or other relevant finance functions. Experience in supervisory role and ability to lead special projects teams.
• Experience with mainframe systems and with Oracle a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, use personal computer and related software, and work independently.
• Solid analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, professional and effective presentation skills, and strong ability to prioritize efficiently.
• Knowledge of process improvement and quality skills, project management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Attributes

• A cooperative approach to problem-solving with the capability of building consensus and support, working across functional lines to engage disparate resources to work together to achieve desired results.
• A broad financial thinker and team player who works well with ambiguity and is able to transfer the vision/mission of the organization into a focused financial strategy and detailed practical plan for the future.
• An intuitive thinker who generates ideas and recommends new and/or modified approaches.

Personal Attributes

• An individual of the highest personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.
• High energy, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure in a matrix organization.
• Must listen actively and accurately, encourage input from others. Provide clear directions. Maintain an ongoing dialogue with employees to ensure continual progress.
• Someone with the ability to work collaboratively with individuals critical to the successful execution of financial tasks.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.