Director of Accounts Payable

Texas Children's Hospital; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a senior leader to oversee the disbursement and accounts payable functions, drive automation, and strengthen internal controls. You will partner with Finance, IS, and Compliance to modernize ERP platforms and implement process improvements across the payment lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance of vendor data, regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team rooted in HEART values.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud.
• Healthcare or highly regulated environment experience preferred.
• Certifications (CPA, CPP, APM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments.
• Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence.
• Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Master’s degree in MBA/Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

• Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments
• Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence
• Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations

Job Description

Lead Modern Disbursement Operations

• Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments
• Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence
• Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations

Drive Digital Transformation & Process Innovation

• Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery
• Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities
• Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort

Strengthen Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes
• Ensure appropriate access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data
• Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements

Lead High-Performing Teams & Culture

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values
• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
• Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness
• Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals

Deliver Strategic Insights & Operational Excellence

• Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements
• Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives
• Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability

Strengthen Enterprise Collaboration

• Serve as a cross-functional leader across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective service delivery
• Communicate clearly and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization

Support Accreditation & Regulatory Excellence

• Ensure departmental readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with current regulations and industry best practices
• Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required
• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions
• 5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud
• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.