Director Accounts Payable

Talent Elite Group; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Upward mobility opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Startup energy

Impact on processes and culture

Job summary

An exclusive client in the healthcare sector is seeking a dynamic Director of Accounts Payable to lead and optimize their AP operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. As a key player, you will manage a team of 10-15 professionals, ensuring timely payments and driving process improvements. With a focus on integrating multiple acquisitions, you'll have the chance to shape the finance function from the ground up. Join a $1B+ revenue company committed to building a best-in-class finance team and enjoy upward mobility in your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AP management experience leading teams of 10+.
• Strong process improvement skills in acquisition-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 AP professionals.
• Drive process improvements and oversee AP functions.

Skills

AP management experience

Team leadership

Process improvement skills

Excel proficiency

Comfort in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Related field degree

Tools

Great Plains

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

An exclusive client of ours, a rapidly growing healthcare services organization, is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to lead and scale their AP operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, process-minded leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and wants to make a big impact from day one.

About the Role: This is an on-site role based in Montebello, CA, with flexibility across a few local locations for the first year. You’ll report to the Assistant Controller and oversee a team of 10–15 AP professionals, managing the entire accounts payable function while implementing process improvements and supporting integration efforts across multiple acquisitions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10–15
2. Ensure timely, accurate payments and reconciliations
3. Own monthly AP close and reporting functions
4. Oversee 1099 filings, credit card reconciliations, petty cash, and more
5. Drive process improvements, standardization, and systems optimization (transitioning from Great Plains to NetSuite or Sage Intacct)
6. Collaborate with leadership to support M&A onboarding and future scalability

Must-Haves:

1. 5+ years of AP management experience
2. Experience leading midsize to large teams (10+)
3. Strong process improvement skills
4. Comfortable in fast-paced, acquisition-heavy environments
5. Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Great Plains preferred
6. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Why You’ll Love It:

1. Be part of a $1B+ revenue company in major growth mode
2. Tons of upward mobility – leadership is investing in building a best-in-class finance function
3. Opportunity to shape processes and culture from the ground up
4. Hardworking, collaborative team with a startup energy

If you’re a strong AP leader who loves building from scratch, streamlining processes, and leading a high-performing team, let’s connect.

Apply or message me directly to learn more!

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care