Director Accounts Payable

Main Street Auto; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Main Street Auto is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to lead our AP team and modernize financial operations through automation and AI-enabled technology. You will partner with Treasury and Finance, set performance metrics, oversee end-to-end payment processing, and drive process improvements across ERP and payment workflows while maintaining strong vendor relationships and internal controls.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership experience managing teams and developing high‑performing employees.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Shared Services, or similar functions.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, ERP implementations, or finance technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cash management principles and working capital optimization.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payment processing.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting to drive operational excellence and departmental efficiency.
• Develop scalable processes that support the organization’s continued growth and acquisition strategy.
• Serve as the business owner for Accounts Payable technology and automation initiatives.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement next‑generation AP solutions, including AI‑enabled platforms that improve efficiency, visibility, and accuracy.
• Lead transition from existing AP workflow tools to a more scalable and intelligent solution.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual work, improve workflows, and increase automation across the AP function.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and IT to implement process improvements and technology enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and business partners.
• Resolve complex payment issues and disputes while maintaining professionalism and customer service.
• Negotiate payment processes and collaborate with vendors to improve efficiency and strengthen partnerships.
• Partner closely with Treasury to support daily and weekly cash management activities.
• Assist in managing payment timing, cash flow forecasting inputs, and liquidity planning.
• Recommend payment strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Assume responsibility for selected cash management functions, allowing Treasury leadership to focus on broader strategic initiatives.
• Oversee month‑end Accounts Payable close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support finance integration efforts related to acquisitions, including vendor onboarding, system implementation, and process standardization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Tools

ERP systems

AP automation tools

AI-enabled platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Accounts Payable will provide strategic and operational leadership for the company's accounts payable function while helping modernize our financial operations through automation, AI‑driven technology, and process improvement.

This role goes beyond managing invoice processing. You’ll serve as a trusted business partner responsible for strengthening vendor relationships, optimizing cash management, improving internal controls, and identifying opportunities to leverage technology that enables our team to scale alongside our business. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem solver with strong business judgment, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities will include

Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payment processing.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting to drive operational excellence and departmental efficiency.
• Develop scalable processes that support the organization’s continued growth and acquisition strategy.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Serve as the business owner for Accounts Payable technology and automation initiatives.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement next‑generation AP solutions, including AI‑enabled platforms that improve efficiency, visibility, and accuracy.
• Lead the organization’s transition from existing AP workflow tools to a more scalable and intelligent solution.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual work, improve workflows, and increase automation across the AP function.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and IT to implement process improvements and technology enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and business partners.
• Resolve complex payment issues and disputes while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Negotiate payment processes and collaborate with vendors to improve efficiency and strengthen partnerships.

Cash Management & Treasury Support

• Partner closely with Treasury to support daily and weekly cash management activities.
• Assist in managing payment timing, cash flow forecasting inputs, and liquidity planning.
• Recommend payment strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Assume responsibility for selected cash management functions, allowing Treasury leadership to focus on broader strategic initiatives.
• Oversee month‑end Accounts Payable close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support finance integration efforts related to acquisitions, including vendor onboarding, system implementation, and process standardization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership experience managing teams and developing high‑performing employees.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Shared Services, or similar business functions.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, ERP implementations, or finance technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cash management principles and working capital optimization.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and a systems‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of ownership, initiative, integrity, and sound business judgment.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI‑enabled financial technologies is highly preferred.
• Market‑leading salary commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and flexible holidays
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities