Accounts Payable Lead - Data Center Construction

DAMAC Digital

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

DAMAC Digital is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to supervise end-to-end AP for data center construction projects in Plano, TX. You will manage vendor onboarding, invoicing, approvals, and payments while maintaining strong controls and data accuracy.

The role requires 8+ years of AP experience, construction industry knowledge, and proficiency with Oracle ERP and Excel. Collaboration with Shared Services and international teams is essential for timely payments and audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
8+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within construction, real estate development, engineering, infrastructure, energy, or data center environments.
Experience managing AP for large construction projects is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of US accounting practices and AP controls.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.
Experience with invoice workflow/AP automation platforms preferred.
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across Finance, Procurement, Project Management, and Construction teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end AP process from vendor onboarding through phone verification, KYC, invoice processing, approval, payment, and reconciliation.
Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure appropriate controls over changes to vendor banking details.
Review and process high-volume invoices for construction projects, operating expenses, consultants, utilities, and other vendors.
Ensure invoices are properly coded to the appropriate project, cost code, entity, department, and general ledger account.
Review construction invoices against contracts, purchase orders, schedules of values, change orders, and supporting documentation.
Monitor invoice approval workflows and follow up with project managers and business stakeholders on outstanding approvals.
Work with Shared Services and the international team for timely release of payments.
Coordinate with project controls, procurement, construction management, and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Assist with tracking project costs, retainage, deposits, advances, and other construction-related balances.
Coordinate with vendors to resolve payment inquiries, duplicate invoices, credits, and account discrepancies.
Monitor vendor statements and perform regular account reconciliations.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and approval authorities are followed.
Support internal and external audits by providing AP documentation and transaction support.
Assist with 1099 reporting and year-end tax activities.
Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for invoices and payments.
Identify opportunities to automate and strengthen AP processes and controls.
Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals, GR/IR reconciliation, prepaid expenses, retainage, and outstanding invoices.
Assist with cash-flow forecasting and payment planning.