Strategic AP Leader: ERP & Process Improvement Champion

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable leader to direct strategic AP initiatives and drive process optimization across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.

You will collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations to standardize controls, implement ERP enhancements, and ensure timely financial reporting. The role requires 10+ years in AP with leadership experience and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay experience.
• 5+ years of accounts payable management or leadership experience.
• 5-10% travel.
• Ability to work between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday-Friday; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of Accounts Payable in partnership with the Corporate Controller and AP Manager.
• Establish policies, procedures, controls, and performance expectations supporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Partner with the AP Manager on day-to-day operations and serve as an escalation point for complex matters.
• Monitor AP performance and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead AP process improvement, automation, workflow, and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide leadership for ERP and AP system implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Partner with Finance, BT, Procurement, and business leaders to optimize AP systems and standardize processes.
• Lead testing and implementation of significant system and process changes.
• Establish and maintain controls over AP, vendor management, and payment processes.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor setup, payments, fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized transactions.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and auditors on AP-related audits and control requirements.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data, payment processes, and payment controls.
• Partner with Procurement and business leaders to strengthen vendor and purchasing processes.
• Monitor vendor and payment activity and resolve significant or escalated issues.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure AP supports accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee AP-related reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Monitor AP aging, cash requirements, and other metrics to support financial decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP Manager and AP team.
• Establish accountability and promote professional development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Operations, BT, and other departments on initiatives impacting AP.
• Provide AP expertise for system implementations, process changes, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
• Communicate AP performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Corporate Controller and leadership.
• Lead through strategy, oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement rather than transactional AP activity.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Process Improvement

ERP Implementation

Vendor Management

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

Internal Controls

Automation

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

ERP Systems

AP Systems

Financial Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable leader to direct strategic AP initiatives and drive process optimization across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.

You will collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations to standardize controls, implement ERP enhancements, and ensure timely financial reporting. The role requires 10+ years in AP with leadership experience and a flexible schedule.