Director, Payables & Receivables

Weyerhaeuser; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks a Director to lead payables and receivables in Seattle, overseeing AP/AR, Master File Maintenance, Corporate Card, and Log Settlement teams to ensure accuracy and strong controls.

The role requires 10+ years of finance leadership; CPA preferred. Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and a proactive leadership style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven people leadership skills to manage large teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, investigate, and resolve risk points and control deviations.
• Comfortable presenting to leaders and teams at all levels.
• Strong proactive leadership and change-management abilities.
• Experience in financial reporting, planning & analysis, accounting, and/or audit.

Responsibilities

• Define overarching AP/AR objectives and ensure alignment with finance goals.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for the WPR organization.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls; ensure audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost management; oversee automation initiatives.
• Directly manage AP, AR, and Log Settlement teams and develop leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Change management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA preferred

Tools

CPA

Job description

DescriptionThe Director of Weyerhaeuser Payables and Receivables (WPR) leads the company’s end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring financial accuracy, operational excellence, strong internal controls, and strategic alignment with companywide objectives. The functions this leader oversees include AP (including Customer Service and Disbursements), AR, Master File Maintenance, Corporate Card, and Log Settlement Teams. This individual oversees the managers of these teams, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with cross-functional partners and executive stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Operational Excellence:Communicates confidently and effectively with all levels, including Senior Management.Makes timely, high-impact decisions with limited oversight, understanding and anticipating implications across the entire business.Gains organizational consensus and trust in decision-making.Defines overarching AP/AR objectives and ensures alignment with broader finance and company goals.Leads the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the WPR organization.Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.Implements and maintains strong internal controls, risk management practices, and audit readiness.Drives continuous improvement across processes and exercises diligent cost management, including strategic management and allocation of resources.Champions innovation with a focus on leveraging automation and other tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.Team Leadership & Development:Directly manages AP, AR, and Log Settlement teams, providing coaching, development, and performance management.Champions a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the organization.Owns succession planning and actively develops current and future leaders within the organization.Business Partnership:Supports strategic initiatives, including acquisitions/divestitures, system implementations, company growth initiatives, and other organizational changes.Highly effective at influencing large, complex team dynamics and driving inclusion.Builds and leverages strategic partnerships across functions to achieve enterprise results.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.10 or more years of relevant industry experienceProven people leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop, inform, and coordinate large teams.Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.Ability to identify, analyze, investigate, and resolve risk points and control deviations.Comfortable presenting to leaders and team members at all levels of the organization.Strong, proactive leadership style with the ability to effectively manage and drive change.Ability to understand and effectively manage complex, ambiguous issues and own decisions with companywide impact.Financial reporting, planning & analysis, accounting, and/or audit experience a plus.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar credential preferred.Reporting StructureReports to: Chief Accounting OfficerDirect Reports: AP/AR/Log Team Managers and Senior Business Process AnalystsAbout WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.What We Offer:Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $157,600-$236,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicantsWeyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.Job Administrative, General Management, Legal, Real Estate, & MiscellaneousPrimary LocationUSA-WA-SeattleSchedule Full-timeJob Level DirectorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Not Available