Senior Accounts Payable Controls & Governance Analyst

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical plan

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle, WA is seeking a Director of Accounting Operations to lead governance, controls, compliance, and process integrity across Bill-to-Pay. You will partner with Treasury, Procurement, and AP Operations to strengthen the control environment and improve payment accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 5+ years in accounting operations, internal controls, or audits. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Internal Controls, Audit, Compliance, or Shared Services.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and control monitoring activities; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own vendor master governance and banking controls.
• Develop and maintain control monitoring processes across Bill-to-Pay operations.
• Coordinate internal and external AP audits and remediation.
• Support ERP testing, workflow changes, and implementation readiness.
• Assist with month-end close related to AP controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

D365

Acumatica

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting Operations to join our Accounting and Finance team in Seattle, WA. This role leads governance, controls, compliance, and process integrity activities supporting Bill-to-Pay Operations. Serves as the primary subject matter expert for vendor master governance, banking controls, audit readiness, control monitoring, process documentation, and Accounts Payable (AP)-related testing activities. Partners with the Bill-to-Pay Operations leaders to maintain a strong control environment, improve payment accuracy, reduce operational risk, and support scalable business processes Additional responsibilities include:

Vendor Master Governance & Banking Controls

• Own vendor onboarding, maintenance, and vendor master governance processes.
• Review and approve vendor master and banking changes in accordance with established controls and policies.
• Perform periodic vendor master reviews to identify duplicate vendors, inaccurate records, inactive vendors, and data integrity concerns.
• Partner with Treasury, Procurement, and AP Operations to maintain effective vendor and
• payment controls.

Controls, Monitoring & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain control monitoring processes across Bill-to-Pay operations.
• Monitor and report on duplicate payments, erroneous payments, control exceptions, and high-risk transactions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to address payment errors and control failures.
• Establish and maintain control metrics, exception reporting, and governance dashboards.
• Partner with AP Leads to strengthen internal controls, improve process discipline, and reduce operational risk.

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Serve as the primary coordinator for AP-related internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting evidence for key controls.
• Track audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
• Support compliance with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and regulatory obligations.

SOP Ownership & Process Documentation

• Own Accounts Payable standard operating procedures, process maps, control narratives, and governance documentation.
• Ensure documentation remains current and aligned with operational and system changes.
• Promote process standardization, consistency, and adherence to documented procedures.

Product Testing & Business Readiness

• Support testing and validation activities for ERP enhancements, workflow changes, automation initiatives, and new technology solutions.
• Develop and execute test scenarios and document results.
• Validate control impacts associated with system and process changes.
• Support implementation readiness and stabilization activities.

Month-End Close Support

• Support AP-related control reviews during month-end close.
• Assist with accrual validation, compliance reviews, and close-related documentation requirements.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

Education & Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Internal Controls, Audit, Compliance, or Shared Services. Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and control monitoring activities. Experience operating independently and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Functional Expertise

• Strong understanding of vendor master governance, payment controls, banking controls, fraud prevention, and internal controls.
• Experience identifying and resolving duplicate payments, erroneous payments, and process control gaps.
• Knowledge of AP processes, month-end close activities, and financial controls.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Systems & Business Process Knowledge

• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system enhancements, testing, and process documentation.
• Experience developing SOPs, process maps, control narratives, and governance documentation.
• Experience with D365, Acumatica, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar ERP platforms preferred.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with minimal supervision.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for AP controls, governance, and compliance.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $80,100 – $119,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.