Director of Accounts Payable

Compensation: $165,000 – $175,000 Location: Orlando, FL Must be based in or within commuting distance of the Greater Orlando area. Why This Director of Accounts Payable Opportunity Stands Out This Director of Accounts Payable opportunity offers the chance to lead a critical shared services function within a large, complex healthcare organization. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across a high-volume Accounts Payable environment while developing teams, strengthening controls, and improving processes. What makes this Director of Accounts Payable opportunity especially compelling: Lead a large-scale, high-volume Accounts Payable operation within an established organizationHigh visibility with senior Finance and Accounting leadershipOpportunity to drive automation, process improvements, and operational efficienciesLeadership responsibility across AP operations, controls, vendor management, and team developmentExcellent benefits, retirement programs, PTO, and professional development opportunitiesStable organization offering significant long-term career growth and internal advancement This role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Payable leader who has successfully managed complex, high-volume operations and is ready to take ownership of a significant shared services function. Key Responsibilities of the Director of Accounts Payable Provide strategic and operational leadership over the Accounts Payable functionOversee high-volume invoice processing, payment operations, vendor management, and related AP activitiesLead and develop AP managers, supervisors, and accounting professionals while establishing clear performance expectationsEnsure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments while maintaining strong financial controlsEstablish and monitor Accounts Payable KPIs, service levels, productivity metrics, and operational performancePartner with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to resolve issues and improve workflowsDrive automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay processStrengthen policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirementsOversee vendor escalations and complex payment or reconciliation issuesSupport month-end and year-end close, audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, accuracy, and the overall effectiveness of Accounts Payable operations Qualifications For The Director Of Accounts Payable Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or shared services experience3+ years of significant leadership experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environmentDemonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex AP operationsStrong knowledge of full-cycle Accounts Payable, procure-to-pay processes, vendor management, internal controls, and payment operationsExperience working within a large, multi-entity organization strongly preferredHealthcare, shared services, or similarly complex corporate environment experience is a plusStrong ERP and financial systems experienceExperience driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficienciesMust be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements Benefits & Growth Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement savings programsPaid time off and company holidaysTuition and professional development opportunitiesStrong internal career advancement opportunitiesHigh visibility with senior leadershipOpportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement across a critical finance function This Director of Accounts Payable opportunity is best suited for an experienced AP leader who has already operated in a high-volume, complex environment and is ready for broader ownership. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational AP expertise, people leadership, process improvement, controls, and the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations.