Director of Accounts Payable

About the role

Texas Children’s is seeking a Job Description Lead to oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, maintain strong governance of vendor master data, ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements, and drive digital transformation and process innovation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity
• Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations
• Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery
• Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities
• Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort
• Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes
• Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values
• Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness
• Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals
• Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements
• Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives
• Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability
• Lead High-Performing Teams & Culture
• Strengthen Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
• Support Accreditation & Regulatory Excellence
• Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required
• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred
• 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions
• 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud
• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required
• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred
• Required Experience: 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions
• Preferred Experience: 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience: Operating within large, complex organizational environments, ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, healthcare or highly regulated environment, ERP implementations