Director Accounts Payable

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tower Health seeks a Director of Accounts Payable to lead and optimize the AP function across the system. The role drives efficiency, accuracy, and strategic direction for the department, while ensuring vendor relationships and financial controls.

The position requires extensive AP experience, leadership capabilities, and a track record of process enhancements, with a focus on data-driven reporting and team development.

Qualifications

• Extensive accounts payable experience required.
• Leadership experience in the same or similar role required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, analyze, and present to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the processing of all accounts payable transactions.
• Directs day-to-day operations and strategic direction for the AP department.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Drives process improvements and uses technology to improve payment accuracy.
• Prepares AP metrics and reports, including aging and cash flow projections.
• Monitors KPIs and improves team performance.
• Supervises, mentors and develops AP professionals.
• Fosters collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Financial Acumen

Delegation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

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.