Director Accounts Payable

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable in Reading, PA, responsible for directing all AP functions and the department's strategic goals.

You will drive process improvements, manage vendor relationships, and present AP metrics to leadership while mentoring a team of AP professionals. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Extensive Accounts Payable experience required.
• Leadership experience in same or similar role required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages AP transactions and department operations.
• Drives process improvements and uses technology to enhance efficiency.
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepares AP metrics and reports including aging, cash flow and spend analyses.
• Supervises and develops a team of accounts payable professionals.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Multitasking

Analytical

Presentations

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Organizational

Listening

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Delegation

Change management

Team player

Service orientation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Accounts Payable:

• Oversees and manages the efficient and accurate processing of all accounts payable transactions within the organization, including the overall planning, organization, direction and control of the department
• Manages the day-to-day operations and strategic direction for the AP Department, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Drives process improvements and uses technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the payment process
• Prepares and presents AP metrics and reports, including aging reports, cash flow projections and vendor spend analyses
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team performance and identify areas for improvement
• Supervises, mentors and develops a team of accounts payable professionals
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, dependability and continuous improvement

BENEFITS

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Extensive Accounts Payable Experience Required
• Leadership Experience In Same or Similar Role Required

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical Skills
• Ability to prepare and give presentations
• Detail Oriented
• Problem Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Listening Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation Skills
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Delegation Skills
• Change Management
• Strong Team Player
• Service Orientation

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.