Strategic Director of Accounts Payable - Public Sector

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement matching

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership for the agency’s accounts payable functions in-office in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes accurate, timely payments to vendors, adherence to state and federal regulations, and robust internal controls.

The position reports to the agency’s Finance Leadership Team and requires a Bachelor's degree with seven years of related experience, including four years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments.
• Coordinate payment workflows, expenditure documentation, and vendor inquiries with internal controls.
• Collaborate with the CFO, Deputy CFO, and other finance leaders to strengthen financial stewardship and accountability.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience in business/public administration with 4 years supervisory/administrative

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership for the agency’s accounts payable functions in-office in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes accurate, timely payments to vendors, adherence to state and federal regulations, and robust internal controls.

The position reports to the agency’s Finance Leadership Team and requires a Bachelor's degree with seven years of related experience, including four years