Director Accounts Payable

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to lead the AP function onsite in the North Shore area. You will manage a team of five, ensure GAAP-compliant processing, and drive efficiency across the organization.

You will implement automation, RPA and AI to optimize processes, coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse leadership for 3-way match, and oversee month-end close and audits. Requires 6+ years of experience and ERP expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience handling accounts payable for a business with 300M+ revenue.
• 3+ years of management experience with direct team oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay best practices.
• Strong ERP applications experience is required.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Accounts Payable function including staff and payment processing.
• Lead a team of 5 in applying sound financial analysis and internal controls.
• Ensure end-to-end efficiency, standardization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive performance improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and automation.
• Oversee timely processing of vendor invoices and 3-way match processes with Purchasing/Warehouse.
• Coordinate with accounting for audits and monthly closing of AP.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Internal controls

Automation

RPA/AI awareness

Team leadership

Job description

Our large, multi entity client is looking for a Dir of A/P who will be Onsite in the North Shore area of town.

Requirements:

• Manages the Accounts Payable function including staff engaging in payment processing (check, ACH and wires), transaction validation with authority levels and coding, commissions and vendor relationship management.
• Lead the team (of 5) in applying sound financial analysis and management, strong business acumen, and effective internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant transactional processing.
• Ensuring end-to-end efficiency, standardization, and alignment with business objectives across all regions. Continuously review and optimizes best practices.
• Help drive performance improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and the implementation of RPA and AI technologies to enhance AP operations.
• Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices including functional expenses and merchandise/product, including the 3-way match discrepancy process in partnership with Purchasing and Warehouse/Distribution leadership.
• Coordinates with accounting team members to provide required documentation and analysis for audits. Manages monthly closing of AP and posting of month-end information including capital expenditures and unrecorded invoice accruals.
• Manage the expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate credit card program in collaboration with accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience with 300M+ revenue.
• 3+ years of management experience with direct team oversight, including coaching and mentoring staff.
• In-depth expertise in Procure-to-Pay best practices.
• Strong knowledge of ERP applications (Required).
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications