Director of Accounts Payable

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. seeks a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all payment operations in the agency. The role drives timely, compliant vendor payments and strengthens internal controls.

The position is full-time, in-office in Oklahoma City, with an exempt status and a clear focus on process improvement, collaboration with finance leadership, and public funds stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience.
• Four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of accounts payable operations.
• Ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors and service providers.
• Collaborate with CFO and other leaders to strengthen controls and implement process improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title Director of Accounts Payable Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Central Office - Executive Leadership

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $120,000.00yr / $57.692308hr Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy Application Period: Open until filled. Salary: $120,000.00 FLSA Status: Exempt Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5 This position is located in-office.

Job Description

Director of Accounts Payable Overview: The Director of Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of accounts payable operations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant processing of payments to vendors, contractors, service providers, and other authorized recipients in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) requirements, agency policies, and established financial procedures. The Director oversees the agency's accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment authorization workflows, expenditure documentation, vendor payment inquiries, and payment-related internal controls. The position is responsible for establishing standardized payment processes, strengthening financial accountability, reducing payment errors, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of public funds. The Director serves as a member of the agency's Finance Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Director of Procurement and Purchasing, Director of Budget and Financial Planning and Analysis, agency program administrators, and external oversight entities. The Director is expected to provide proactive leadership in identifying operational risks, implementing process improvements, strengthening payment controls, and ensuring the agency maintains reliable and responsive accounts payable services.

Minimum 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 in business or public administration for each year of the required education. NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission

Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.

Vision

Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

ICARE Values

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Employer Information

Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Industries

Government Administration

Worker Size

10,001+ Employees

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Veteran Opportunities

Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment.