Director of Accounts Payable

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement matching

CEU training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership for the agency’s accounts payable functions in-office in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes accurate, timely payments to vendors, adherence to state and federal regulations, and robust internal controls.

The position reports to the agency’s Finance Leadership Team and requires a Bachelor's degree with seven years of related experience, including four years

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.

Responsabilités

• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments.
• Coordinate payment workflows, expenditure documentation, and vendor inquiries with internal controls.
• Collaborate with the CFO, Deputy CFO, and other finance leaders to strengthen financial stewardship and accountability.

Formation

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience in business/public administration with 4 years supervisory/administrative

Description du poste

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.

Job Type:

• 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.

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 for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.