AP Department Lead — Process Improvement & Compliance

Neighborhood Healthcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare, a community-focused nonprofit in Escondido, CA, seeks a Manager of Accounts Payable to lead the AP department, ensure timely payment processing, and maintain strong internal controls. The role reports to the Controller and drives process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA or pursue one, with 7+ years in AP and 5 years in leadership, preferably in healthcare, and a degree in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required or equivalent.
• 7 years of accounts payable and/or accounting experience.
• 5 years of leadership experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• CPA preferred or pursuing CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Accounts Payable Department, including supervision, coaching, development, and performance management of staff.
• Direct and oversee all accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing, payment, recording, and reporting of obligations.
• Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and service level expectations; monitor communications with employees and suppliers.
• Oversee month-end and year-end AP close, reconciliations, and reporting; ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Lead procure-to-pay optimization initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Payable

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Neighborhood Healthcare, a community-focused nonprofit in Escondido, CA, seeks a Manager of Accounts Payable to lead the AP department, ensure timely payment processing, and maintain strong internal controls. The role reports to the Controller and drives process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA or pursue one, with 7+ years in AP and 5 years in leadership, preferably in healthcare, and a degree in accounting/finance.