Director of Accounts Payable - Automation & Growth

Vaco by Highspring; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounts Payable Director/Manager Consultant to lead and evolve its AP function in a fast-growing, multi-location services environment. The role partners with finance leadership, operations, and internal stakeholders to drive scalable processes and strong controls.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in progressive AP roles with leadership, a track record of automation, and the ability to manage high-volume operations while delivering measurable improvements and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounts payable or procure-to-pay experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading high-volume AP operations in multi-location or decentralized settings.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, automation, and technology enablement within AP.
• Experience with ERP systems and AP workflow technologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing AP team while guiding strategy and execution.
• Drive automation and technology enablement to reduce manual tasks.
• Partner with finance leadership and operations to establish KPIs and accountability.
• Build relationships with executives and internal customers to improve the internal customer experience.
• Create scalable, compliant AP processes supporting organizational growth.

Skills

AP leadership

High-volume AP

Automation in AP

ERP platforms

Executive stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounts Payable Director/Manager Consultant to lead and evolve its AP function in a fast-growing, multi-location services environment. The role partners with finance leadership, operations, and internal stakeholders to drive scalable processes and strong controls.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in progressive AP roles with leadership, a track record of automation, and the ability to manage high-volume operations while delivering measurable improvements and