Director, Accounts Payable

Integra Mission Critical, LLC.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical, LLC is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable in the North Dallas/Plano area to lead a high-volume, multi-entity AP operation. The role focuses on strategy, governance, and scalable processes to ensure accurate and timely payments and strong vendor relations.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in AP/finance operations, 7+ years of people leadership, and deep Costpoint experience, with a track record of AP implementations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive AP accounting or finance operations experience including at least 7 years leading people managers or a large AP function.
• Experience managing at least 5000 payments per month in a high volume multi entity environment.
• Experience leading or materially contributing to AP implementations and transformations.
• Deep knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and related AP technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Accounts Payable aligning structure, talent, technology, controls with growth and priorities.
• Lead AP managers and teams, set expectations, goals, succession plans and continuous improvement culture.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance and exception resolution in a multi-entity environment.
• Ensure internal controls, governance, and regulatory compliance across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
• Sponsor transformations to simplify work, improve scalability and vendor experience.

Skills

AP leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

AP automation

Excel

Reporting dashboards

Job description

Location DFW Department DEPADM

The Opportunity The Director Accounts Payable AP provides strategic and operational leadership for the companys accounts payable function in a complex high volume environment This leader is responsible for building a scalable well controlled AP organization that delivers accurate and timely payments reliable vendor support strong financial stewardship and consistent service to construction and corporate operations The Director leads AP managers and team members establishes governance and performance standards and partners with Accounting Treasury Procurement Operations Project Controls Legal Tax and Technology to strengthen the full procure to pay lifecycle The role requires deep AP expertise strong change leadership and the ability to optimize Deltek Costpoint automation reporting and controls in support of continued business growth The successful candidate will be an articulate highly experienced leader who understands organizational design and workflow architecture has managed payment operations processing at least 5000 payments per month and brings meaningful experience across procurement purchasing and multi entity business environments Experience leading an AP implementation or major AP transformation is highly valued This position is fully onsite in the North Dallas Plano area

What you will do

Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Accounts Payable aligning organizational structure talent technology controls service levels and capacity with company growth and business priorities Lead and develop AP managers and team members establishing clear expectations measurable goals succession plans development opportunities and a culture of ownership service and continuous improvement Provide executive oversight of invoice processing payment execution employee expense administration vendor maintenance exception resolution and inquiry management across a high volume multi entity environment Establish and maintain AP policies approval authorities standard operating procedures documentation and internal controls that support accuracy fraud prevention audit readiness and regulatory compliance Oversee AP activities that support construction operations including project and job cost coding purchase order and subcontract matching progress payment documentation retainage lien waiver requirements change order alignment and resolution of project related payment exceptions Partner with Construction Operations Project Management Project Controls Procurement and Accounting to improve invoice approval discipline cost visibility committed cost alignment and the timely resolution of vendor and subcontractor issues Direct payment cycle governance including cash requirement planning approval validation payment timing contract terms payment methods banking controls and escalated disbursement decisions Own the AP control environment and proactively identify operational financial compliance cybersecurity and fraud risks; implement sustainable preventive and detective controls Lead optimization of Deltek Costpoint and related AP technologies including workflow design automation integrations master data quality user adoption and reporting capabilities Develop executive level dashboards and performance measures for invoice cycle time payment accuracy aging exceptions discounts duplicate payments vendor inquiries close performance and team productivity Oversee month end and year end AP close activities reconciliations accrual support 1099 reporting support audit requests and the timely investigation and correction of discrepancies Strengthen vendor and subcontractor relationships through clear service standards effective escalation practices accurate master data and consistent resolution of payment and documentation issues Sponsor transformation initiatives that simplify work improve scalability reduce manual activity enhance the employee and vendor experience and deliver measurable financial and operational value Support acquisitions integrations new entities system implementations and organizational changes that affect AP processes controls data staffing or service delivery Manage AP related third party providers banking partners and technology vendors as applicable with clear performance security compliance and service expectations Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Finance and business leaders on AP risk working capital opportunities construction payment practices operational performance and investment priorities Design and evolve the AP organizational model including spans of control role clarity decision rights capacity planning and operating structures that support scale and accountability Evaluate and redesign end to end workflows across invoice intake procurement purchasing approvals payment execution exception management and vendor support to improve control efficiency and service Lead a payment operation capable of consistently processing at least 5000 payments per month while maintaining accuracy approval discipline fraud controls and reliable service levels Provide AP leadership across a multi entity company standardizing policies controls master data reporting and service expectations while addressing entity specific requirements Lead or support AP implementations and major transformation initiatives including requirements definition process design testing data readiness change management training deployment and post implementation stabilization

Required Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of progressive AP accounting or finance operations experience including at least 7 years leading people managers or a large AP function Demonstrated experience managing at least 5000 payments per month in a high volume multi entity environment Prior AP leadership experience in construction or a similarly project based and contract intensive environment strongly preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Construction Management or a related field required; MBA or another relevant masters degree preferred APM or comparable AP certification preferred; CAPP CAPS CAPA CP2P CPA CMA CCIFP or a related finance or construction finance certification is advantageous Advanced proficiency with Deltek Costpoint enterprise ERP environments AP automation invoice workflows vendor master data payment technologies systems integration Excel financial analysis dashboards and executive reporting Strong knowledge of construction AP requirements including contracts purchase orders subcontracts job cost structures retainage lien waivers change orders and project accounting interfaces Deep understanding of Procurement Purchasing and procure to pay dependencies with experience partnering across the full lifecycle Demonstrated expertise in organizational design workforce planning workflow mapping operating model design process optimization program leadership change management and continuous improvement Experience leading or materially contributing to AP or ERP implementations including requirements process design testing data readiness training deployment and stabilization strongly preferred Articulate and credible communicator with excellent written verbal presentation negotiation executive communication and cross functional stakeholder management skills Experience operating within a multi entity company and balancing enterprise standards with entity level business requirements

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported professionally personally and financially Thats why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive stay healthy and plan for the future Performance driven rewards Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributionsComprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that supports you and your familys total well beingSecurity and peace of mind Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters mostFlexible benefits options A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needsTime to recharge Generous paid time off to relax travel and maintain a healthy work life balanceInvesting in your growth Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your careerPlanning for the future Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long term financial confidenceCome build with us At Integra were driven by a vision to transform the data center industry We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed quality and reliability helping our clients build and operate the mission critical infrastructure that powers todays digital world Integra is a vertically integrated company owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing procurement commissioning and warranty This approach allows us to move faster solve challenges more efficiently and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners What truly sets Integra apart is our people We are a team of problem solvers engineers builders and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results Our culture values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape excellence and adaptability matter Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure If youre passionate about innovation impact and building systems the world depends on youll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race creed origin marital status sexual orientation age otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact talentacquisitionintegracom