Accounts Payable Director

Talent Elite Group; Westwood (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA funding

Wellness dollars

401(k) employer match

Imaging centers access

Job summary

Talent Elite Group is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable (Global) for a healthcare client. This hybrid role is based in West LA with Fridays remote, overseeing a global AP function, driving SOX controls, and optimizing processes.

The role requires senior AP leadership experience in public companies, ERP proficiency, and a track record of improving efficiency and control environments across multiple entities and currencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a public company and SOX-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, audit requirements and financial close processes.
• Experience managing global AP operations across multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own AP systems and tools, including ERP and invoice automation platforms, in a controlled public-company environment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance data quality and reporting.
• Lead AP-related system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Lead AP-related acquisitions onboarding.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure performance, productivity, and control effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering accountability and collaboration.

Skills

AP processes

Internal controls

Audit requirements

Financial close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our growing healthcare client is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable (Global) to join their team. This role will be Hybrid based out of their West LA office, with Fridays remote!

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Passionate about patient care and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
• You demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.
• You have a structured work-approach, understand complex problems and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Strategic Leadership, Governance & SOX Compliance

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of the global accounts payable function, including invoice automation processing, vendor master data, vendor on-boarding, payment execution and intercompany settlements.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework over AP processes in compliance with SOX, FAAP, and company policies.
• Own AP-related SOX controls, including control design, documentation, testing support, remediation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Act as primary AP liaison for Internal Audit, external auditors, and SOX advisors; ensure timely and effective audit responses.
• Ensure consistent application of AP policies and controls across subsidiaries.
• Serve as a key partner in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, and audit support.

Operational Excellence & Financial Close

• Lead and continuously improve AP processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and timeliness, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Oversee high-volume transaction processing through US and off-shore teams while maintaining service-level standards and strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor and manager global AP aging, vendor balances, and payment terms to optimize cash flow.
• Establish and track KPIs related to cycle time, invoice accuracy, exception rates and audit findings.
• Ensure timely and accurate AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, and flux analysis
• Proactively identify and resolve systemic issues impacting accuracy, efficiency, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own AP systems and tools, including ERP and invoice automation platforms, in a controlled public-company environment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance data quality and reporting.
• Lead AP-related system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Lead AP-related acquisitions on-boarding.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure performance, productivity, and control effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals.
• Build a strong control-conscious culture with clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
• Develop succession plans and ensure appropriate staffing models to support business growth and global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a public company, SOX-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, audit requirements and financial close processes.
• Experience managing global AP operations across multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, audit requirements and financial close processes.
• Experience managing global AP operations across multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Pay range and compensation package

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
• Wellness dollars
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.