Director, Accounts Payable

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 181,920 - 218,304; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park seeks a Director of Accounts Payable to lead the university’s AP operations, ensuring timely, accurate disbursements and strong internal controls. You will set vision, priorities, and strategic direction, supervising AP teams and partnering with procurement, finance, and campus units.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 10 years accounting/finance experience, 5 years in leadership, and experience with Workday or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience.
• Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of core accounts payable processes and accounting systems.
• Experience with Workday or comparable ERP system.
• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations.
• Experience leading process improvement and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for accounts payable services across the institution.
• Supervise Accounts Payable staff and oversee departmental operations.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant disbursement of payments.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and policy requirements.
• Collaborate with campus partners to improve financial operations and processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounting systems

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Multitasking

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

## Director, Accounts PayableApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104455# **Job Description Summary**Organizational Summary Statement The Director of Accounts Payable provides administrative oversight for the University's Accounts Payable function. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Procurement and Business Services, and is responsible for establishing the vision, priorities, and operational strategy for accounts payable services across the institution. The Director ensures the timely, accurate, and compliant disbursement of payments while advancing operational excellence, financial stewardship, customer service, and continuous improvement in support of the University's academic, research, and administrative missions. The Director serves as the senior leader for Accounts Payable and oversees the Assistant Directors of Accounts Payable and their teams. The role is responsible for departmental operations, performance management, internal controls, and service delivery across centralized and delegated accounts payable operations. This role ensures that vendors are paid timely, accurately, and in accordance with University of Maryland, USM, and State of Maryland policies and procedures. As a member of the Procurement and Business Services leadership team, the Director serves as an advisor to the Assistant Vice President and collaborates with campus and system partners to improve financial operations, modernize business processes, and support enterprise initiatives. The Director ensures compliance with University policy, State of Maryland regulations, federal requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles. About Accounts Payable at the University of Maryland, College Park The Accounts Payable department supports the University's financial integrity by processing payments to vendors, contractors, employees, students, and other stakeholders. As part of the Division of Finance, the function ensures timely and accurate disbursement of funds in support of academic, research, and administrative operations while maintaining strong internal controls and exceptional service to the campus community. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Licenses/ Certifications: N/A# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Knowledge of core accounts payable processes and accounting systems.Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences:*** Experience with Workday or comparable ERP system* Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations* Experience leading process improvement and technology initiatives* Demonstrated success leading high performing teams and cross functional collaboration* Accounts Payables experience with a large organization**Required Application Materials:** Resume, Cover Letter, List of References**Best Consideration Date:** August 7, 2026**Posting Close Date:** N/A**Open Until Filled:** Yes.# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**YesFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**VPF - Accounts Payable# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**181,920.00 - 218,304.00# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.