Remote AP Operations Leader — Payments & Controls

DIRECTV; Billings (MT); Remote; USD 122,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTV is seeking a Director, Procure to Pay Operations to lead the Accounts Payable function with end‑to‑end ownership of non‑PO invoices, payment runs, and supplier onboarding. You will build a high‑performing back‑office team, drive automation, and ensure SOX controls and accurate payments across domestic and international channels.

You will guide a matrix of AP Managers, implement process improvements, and partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and IT to align on strategy and governance for a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in AP leadership or back‑office operations.
• Experience managing managers and a back office or shared services team.
• Deep knowledge of AP lifecycle, including invoice processing and payment runs.
• Hands‑on with EFTs, escheatment, and various payment methods (ACH/NACHA, wires, checks).
• Oracle Fusion Cloud experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP Managers and develop back‑office staff.
• Oversee full lifecycle of non‑PO invoices and exception handling.
• Own scheduled payment runs including ACH, wire, checks, and international payments.
• Manage returned EFTs, stale‑dated checks, and unclaimed property."
• Own supplier onboarding, W‑9/W‑8 retention, and master data changes.
• Maintain SOX controls, audit readiness, and cross‑functional compliance.
• Collaborate with IT, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Purchasing on AP strategy.
• Drive automation, process improvement, and system integrations.

Skills

AP leadership

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

DIRECTV is seeking a Director, Procure to Pay Operations to lead the Accounts Payable function with end‑to‑end ownership of non‑PO invoices, payment runs, and supplier onboarding. You will build a high‑performing back‑office team, drive automation, and ensure SOX controls and accurate payments across domestic and international channels.

You will guide a matrix of AP Managers, implement process improvements, and partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and IT to align on strategy and governance for a