Director Accounts Payable

Brilliant®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® in Houston is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to lead the AP function onsite in the NW area of town. You will manage a team of 5, drive end-to-end AP processing, ensure GAAP compliance, and optimize vendor payments (check, ACH, wires) with strong internal controls.

You will implement automation via RPA and AI, benchmark performance, coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse, and prepare monthly close documentation. Advanced Excel and ERP expertise required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in AP with 300M+ revenue.
• 3+ years in management with direct team oversight.
• Procure-to-Pay best practices expertise.
• Strong ERP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP function including staff, payment processing (check, ACH, wires).
• Lead a 5-person team with strong financial analysis and internal controls.
• Drive end-to-end efficiency and standardization across regions.
• Implement RPA and AI to enhance AP operations.
• Process vendor invoices with 3-way match in partnership with Purchasing.
• Coordinate with accounting for audits and month-end close.
• Manage Concur and corporate card program.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

RPA/AI in finance

Internal controls

Vendor management

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Our large, multi entity client is looking for a Dir of A/P who will be Onsite in the NW 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