SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Job Tasks/Duties

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all contract payments in accordance with Comptroller directives, contract terms, and City policies. Ensure adherence to prompt payment requirements, minimizing interest liabilities and promoting fiscal responsibility.
• Lead and manage a team of 29 staff members, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and ongoing training to enhance team capabilities and performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including the continued transition of all payments into the City’s PASSPort system, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Conduct monthly and year-end accounting closings and provide expert oversight of reconciliation and audit processes.
• Leverage data and analytics tools to monitor performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and report on key performance indicators to foster informed decision-making and continuous process optimization.
• Serve as a key liaison with vendors, agency stakeholders, and senior leadership, ensuring issues are resolved with a high standard of customer service.

Executive Program Specialist

• Strong managerial background in financial management with extensive experience and thorough knowledge of accounting, auditing principles. Experience using data to drive unit performance.
• Experience and knowledge of developing internal control and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board rules, City Charter, and Comptroller Directives.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with departmental personnel, senior management, oversight agencies, and other customers/clients.