Director, Procure to Pay

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (Pe

Talkspace)

Job summary

Stand Together is seeking a Director of Procure-to-Pay to lead the end-to-end P2P process within a mission-driven accounting and finance team in Arlington, VA. This role focuses on vendor management, payments, and P-card operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong P2P background, a bachelor’s in accounting (MBA preferred), and 10+ years of leadership experience, with hands-on ERP experience and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or MBA.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in P2P.
• Experience leading transformational cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day P2P operations with SLAs.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and lifecycle management.
• Manage accounts payable and month-end close processes.
• Collaborate with departments to align P2P with goals.
• Develop policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor the P2P team.
• Support audits and resolve vendor/payment issues.

Skills

P2P leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Project management

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MBA

Tools

Sage

Concur

Salesforce

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Director of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) on our Accounting & Finance team, you will be a key leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end P2P process, including vendor management, payment processing, and P-card operations. Your role will directly impact the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations, ensuring vendors are onboarded, processed, and paid promptly. By streamlining processes and leveraging technology, you will drive operational excellence and support the organization’s mission to create a positive societal impact.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring timely and accurate performance aligned with service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Oversee the vendor management team, ensuring the successful onboarding and lifecycle management of vendors while fostering strong partnerships
• Manage the accounts payable team to ensure the accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports, contributing to timely monthly close cycles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align the P2P process with organizational goals and strategic objectives
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Train and mentor the P2P team, ensuring continuous growth and development
• Provide support during audits and resolve any issues related to vendor payments or invoices

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or MBA, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions
• Proven experience leading transformational, cross-functional initiatives within P2P operations
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical teams
• Motivated, agile, and able to manage time and projects efficiently in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems, including Sage, Concur, and Salesforce (preferred)
• Enthusiasm for contributing to Stand Together’s principled approach and mission-driven culture

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• Experience with process optimization and technology implementation in P2P cycles
• Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative environment across teams

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop, and apply their unique talents
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive

Our Values

Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.