Director Accounts Payable

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable leader to oversee efficient AP processing and department strategy. You will drive process improvements, manage vendor relations, and present financial metrics to stakeholders.

The role requires extensive AP experience and proven leadership, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional collaboration within a large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience accepted.
• Extensive accounts payable experience required with leadership experience.
• Strong communication and analytical capabilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages accounts payable processing and departmental direction.
• Maintains vendor relationships and internal stakeholder alignment.
• Drives process improvements and leverages technology to improve payment accuracy.
• Prepares AP metrics, aging reports, and cash flow projections.
• Monitors KPIs and mentors AP staff to ensure high performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Presentations

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Delegation

Change management

Team player

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

• 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!

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.