Director, Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings with employer match

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the accounts payable operations for the ODMHSAS. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers in line with laws, OMES requirements, and agency policies.

The Director will lead the AP function, drive process improvements, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with the Finance Leadership Team to optimize payment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience for each year of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of accounts payable operations.
• Oversees invoice processing, payment authorization workflows, expenditure documentation, vendor payment inquiries, and internal controls.
• Establishes standardized payment processes and strengthens financial accountability.
• Partners with CFO, Deputy CFO, and other agency leaders to ensure reliable accounts payable services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the accounts payable operations for the ODMHSAS. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers in line with laws, OMES requirements, and agency policies.

The Director will lead the AP function, drive process improvements, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with the Finance Leadership Team to optimize payment