Accounts Payable Director

Robert Half • Franklin, TN • 4h ago

Description

Position Overview

A growing, multi-state organization is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements to lead and scale the AP function. This role oversees the full accounts payable lifecycle, including vendor administration, invoice processing, cash disbursements, internal controls, and team leadership.

This is a high-impact position supporting ongoing operational changes and an upcoming ERP transition to SAP S/4HANA. The Director will help stabilize processes, implement best practices, and build a high-performing AP organization.

Key Responsibilities

AP & Disbursements Leadership

Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments (ACH, wire, check)

Ensure timely and accurate disbursements aligned with company policies and cash flow

Partner with finance to support cash forecasting and working capital management

Vendor Management & Compliance

Manage vendor master data governance, onboarding, and controls

Oversee 1099 reporting, TIN validation, and compliance

Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness

Process Improvement & Controls

Develop and standardize SOPs and internal controls across AP

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors

Track and report on KPIs (cycle time, on-time payments, exception rates)

Team Leadership

Lead a team of ~25-30 employees, including 2 direct managers

Drive accountability, training, and development

Promote a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Systems & Transformation

Support an upcoming SAP S/4HANA implementation

Align AP processes with future-state system requirements

Enhance reporting and visibility through existing systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to ensure workflow alignment

Support organizational transitions and centralization efforts

Preferred

Experience in distribution, logistics, or multi-site environments

Background in shared services or system implementations

Why This Role

Opportunity to build and optimize a critical finance function

High visibility with leadership

Key role in a period of growth and systems transformation

Requirements

Key Qualifications

10+ years of Accounts Payable / P2P experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing high-volume AP operations and cash disbursements

Strong knowledge of:

Vendor master governance

1099 reporting and compliance

Internal controls and audit processes

Experience leading mid-to-large AP teams (20+ employees preferred)

Demonstrated success in process improvement, KPI development, and operational efficiency initiatives

Experience working in or alongside ERP systems (SAP experience preferred but not required)

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